Introduction to Management AccountingLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student can prepare the budget for a firm in order to support business planning. The student is able to use basic margin analysis and use it in analyzing the profitability of the business. The student understands the components of working capital. The student is able to set prices for products in a marketing company by using the methods of profitability analysis.

Content

- Budgeting
- Profitability analysis and margin analysis
- Components of working capital
- Basics of price setting

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.