GROUP PROJECTS
General Areas to Cover
PART 1
Students should demonstrate the role that management accountants play within
organizations and how this has changed over time. The use of technology, especially the use
of spreadsheets and the ability to change data in a ‘what if’ scenario, has allowed
management accountants to use data in previously unavailable ways.
Students should also demonstrate understanding on how management accountants should
be involved in non-financial considerations – possibly references to aspects such as balanced
scorecards.
PART 2
Students should demonstrate understanding of the core differences between marginal
costing and absorption costing. By considering the different profit figures using each system,
