Introduction:

This training program delves into how managerial accounting facilitates strategic planning, informed decision-making, and effective control within organizations. Through it, participants will explore how to leverage accounting information to optimize performance and drive business success.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Utilize managerial accounting principles for effective planning.
Apply cost analysis to support decision-making.
Implement control measures to manage performance.
Interpret financial data to guide strategic decisions.
Enhance decision-making processes through accurate accounting information.

Target Audience:

Financial Managers.
Accountants.
Business Analysts.
Operations Managers.
Strategic Decision-Makers.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Foundations of Managerial Accounting:

Overview of managerial vs. financial accounting.
Key concepts: cost behavior, cost allocation.
Role of managerial accounting in decision support.
Understanding financial statements for management.
Importance of accurate costing in planning.

Unit 2:

Cost Analysis and Budgeting:

Types of costs: fixed, variable, and mixed.
Cost-volume-profit analysis and break-even analysis.
Budget preparation and variance analysis.
Forecasting techniques for effective budgeting.
Aligning budgets with organizational goals.

Unit 3:

Performance Measurement and Control:

Key performance indicators (KPIs) and their applications.
Performance measurement techniques and tools.
Control mechanisms for managing performance.
Analyzing variance reports and implementing corrective actions.
Integrating performance control with strategic planning.

Unit 4:

Decision Making Techniques:

Cost analysis for pricing and product decisions.
Relevant costing for decision-making.
Capital budgeting techniques: NPV, IRR.
Decision models for investment and resource allocation.
Strategic implications of managerial accounting data.

Unit 5:

Strategic Planning and Management Control:

Role of managerial accounting in strategic planning.
Techniques for aligning financial data with strategic goals.
Implementing management control systems.
Case studies on effective management control practices.
Enhancing strategic decision-making through managerial insights.

Managerial Accounting for Strategic Planning and Control