Advanced Certificate in Managerial Accounting and Analysis

The Advanced Certificate in Managerial Accounting and Analysis provides you with a comprehensive introduction to the accounting and analysis strategies used by leading businesses.

Start Dates

1st and 15th of every month

Duration

3 months

Fees

£650

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London School of Business & Finance

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Learn how to develop effective business strategies and achieve organisational goals.

Every company depends on effective accounting and analysis strategies in order to maintain a competitive standing within the global business environment, and managerial accounting involves the study of information systems, accounting records, and company goals to make sound decisions within the organisation. You will learn how to use financial information to forecast sales performance, identify potential risks, and develop effective business strategies.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this advanced certificate programme will possess career-ready skills in:

  • Arriving at capital investment decisions using financial models
  • Describing and identifying information that relates to business decisions
  • Management tools for evaluating performance and making costing decisions
  • The preparation of a master budget and utilising it for planning and control purposes

Online Delivery

Your programme modules and learning content are delivered via the Canvas study platform, and feature the following resources:

  • Professionally produced video lectures created by leading business practitioners
  • A designated tutor who will provide support and feedback throughout your programme
  • Case studies and discussion questions to enhance your understanding of theory in context
  • Downloadable e-books and free library resources to aid your assignment writing and research
  • Access to online forums where you can share and discuss new concepts with fellow students and professionals from around the world

Entry Requirements

  • A good level of English language ability is recommended
  • Relevant work experience is an asset, but no work experience is required

Syllabus

Throughout the course of this programme, you will focus your learning on the following areas:

  • The role of managerial accounting in the effective conduct of an organisation
  • Describing and identifying information that relates to business decisions
  • The various types of costs and cost behaviours
  • Management tools for evaluating performance and making costing decisions
  • Making the right short-term decisions regarding outsourcing, special orders, and product mix
  • Using responsibility accounting to evaluate managerial or departmental performance
  • The preparation of a master budget and utilising it for planning and control purposes
  • Arriving at carefully considered capital investment decisions through the use of financial models
  • Product and service quality management for eliminating deficiencies and waste

You will be formally assessed which will consist of a multiple choice quiz. Completing this assignment to a satisfactory standard is a mandatory requirement.

Class Profile

 

Based on all online student classes of 2016

 

Testimonials

I loved the international aspect of studying online. It’s a very rewarding learning environment. I am absolutely happy with my choice, I’d do it again.

— Daniela Rochow, Germany