Management Accounting

llsms2101  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Management Accounting
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Decaux Loïc; Mpasinas Valérie;
Language
English
Prerequisites
Financial accounting course (basic and intermediate level)
Main themes
  1. basic philosophy of management accounting
  2. cost management concepts and cost behavior
  3. activity-based costing
  4. performance measurement
  5. balanced scorecard
  6. budgeting
  7. business plan
  8. using costing techniques to make decisions
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 Having regard to the LO of the programme, this activity contributes to the development and acquisition of the following LO:
1. Corporate citizenship
1.1. Demonstrate independent reasoning, look critically 
1.3. Decide and act responsibly
2. Knowledge and reasoning
2.1. Master  the core knowledge  of each  area  of management.
2.2. Master  highly specific  knowledge  
2.3. Articulate the acquired knowledge  from different areas
2.4. Activate and apply the acquired knowledge 
3. A scientific and systematif approach
3.1. Conduct a clear,  structured, analytical  reasoning
3.2. Collect, select  and  analyze  relevant  information  
3.3.Consider  problems using  a  systemic and  holistic  approach 
4.1. Identify new opportunities, propose creative  and  useful  ideas
5. Work effectively in an international and multicultural environment
5.1.Understand the  inner  workings  of an  organization
5.2.Position ... the functioning  of an organization, in its ...socio-economic dimensions
5.3.Understand and  establish their own role and  scope for action
8. Communication and interpersonal skills
8.1. Express a clear and structured message
9. Personal and professional development
9.1. Independent self-starter 
9.4. Quick study, lifelong learner
 
Content
  • introducing managerial accounting
  • using costing techniques for decision-making
  • planning and budgeting
  • using managerial accounting for evaluation and control
  • hot topics and perspectives in managerial accounting
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

  • virtual classes
  • exercises
  • case study
  • group assignment
  • individual readings
  • guest speaker lecturer
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

  • Continuous evaluation
    • Group assignment: 40%
    • Written individual memo: 30%
  • Evaluation week
    • Multiple choices exam: 30%
Bibliography
Provided during the class
Faculty or entity
CLSM


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Management

Master [120] in Law [Double Degree Law-Management: for Bachelors in Law]

Master [120] in Management [CEMS Programme]