TITLE: Managerial
Accounting: Strategies of using management accounting information to supports
decision making
Suggested format: (APA,
Chapter 2)
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Double-space the entire paper
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Title page
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Abstract – an abstract is a brief,
comprehensive summary of the contents of the paper (Reference: APA Chapter 2,
paragraph 2.9, page 38)
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Text (use 12-point Times New Roman)
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Paragraph alignment: Align the text to the
left and leave the right margin uneven
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Paragraph indentation: Indent the first
line of every paragraph 0.5 inch.
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Paper length: 10-15 pages
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References: Per APA
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In-text citation: If you use another
author’s work, make sure you cite it in the text (See APA, Chapter 8)
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Start with the paper that you submitted
the first week of class.
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Embellish your paragraphs with additional
research)
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Suggested topics to cover
§ What
is managerial accounting and how can managers use accounting information to
support decision making
§ Expound
on how managers can implement a competitive strategy using value chain, the
balanced score card, and the strategy map – see chapter 2)
§ Expound
on your paper on the advantages and disadvantages of job costing,
activity-based costing, and process costing.
§ How
do managers use the various cost concepts, theories, and accounting information
to support decision making?
§ Summary
§ Conclusion.
If you were the CEO of a computer manufacturing firm or you can pick any other
industry – which strategy(ies)y would you support as the best approach for
making decisions to sustain your company?