About this course
Management Information (MA1) is one of the foundation-level subjects of the ACCA qualification, designed to introduce students to the essential principles of management accounting. This course provides a strong understanding of how financial and non-financial information is used within organizations to plan, monitor, and make effective business decisions. It serves as the stepping stone for higher-level management accounting papers and helps students build practical skills applicable in real-world business environments.
Throughout this course, students will learn how management information supports business performance and decision-making. They will understand how data is collected, processed, and analyzed to generate valuable insights for managers. The syllabus covers topics such as costing methods, budgeting, variance analysis, performance measurement, and decision-making techniques. Students will also explore the principles of cost classification, behavior, and absorption, enabling them to identify and manage costs efficiently in different business scenarios.
MA1 emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application. Students will learn to prepare simple budgets, forecast financial outcomes, and analyze variances to evaluate performance. The course also highlights the importance of internal control systems, accuracy in data recording, and ethical behavior in managing financial information. By the end of the course, learners will be able to interpret and communicate management information clearly, ensuring that managers can make informed and effective decisions.
In addition, this subject enhances students’ analytical and problem-solving abilities. They will develop an understanding of how technology supports the management information process and gain insight into the modern tools businesses use for performance evaluation.
Overall, Management Information (MA1) equips students with a practical foundation in management accounting, enabling them to understand the flow of information within an organization, support management planning and control, and contribute to efficient business operations. It is an essential subject for anyone aspiring to pursue a successful career in accounting, finance, or business management.
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Introduction to Management Information- MA1
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Orientation Lecture
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Chapter 1: Business Organisations and Transactions
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Lecture 1: Business Organisations
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Lecture 2: Centralisation and Decentralisation
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Lecture 3: Policies, Procedures & Best Practices
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Lecture 4: Business Transactions
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Chapter 3: Information for Management
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Data and Information
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Chapter 4: Cost Classification and Behaviour
6 Parts
Lecture 1: Cost Units
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Lecture 2: Cost Categories
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Lecture 3: Direct Costs & Indirect Costs
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Lecture 4: Variable Costs & Fixed Costs
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Lecture 5: Mixed Costs & Stepped Fixed Costs
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Chapter 4: Practice Session
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Chapter 5: Calculating and Reporting Profit
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Lecture 1: Cost Cards
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Lecture 2: Profit Statements
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Lecture 3: Profit Reconciliation
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Chapter 6: Cost Centres, Profit Centres, and Investment Centres
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Lecture 1: Responsibility Accounting and Cost Centres
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Lecture 2: Profit Centres and Investment Centres
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Chapter 7: Measuring Performance
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Lecture 1: Performance Measurements
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Lecture 2: Cost Centres PM
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Lecture 3: Profit Centre PM
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Lecture 4: Investment Centre PM
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Chapter 7: Practice Session
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Chapter 8: Coding Systems
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Coding Systems
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Chapter 9: Procedures for Purchasing
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Lecture 1: Documents
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Lecture 2: Free Inventory and Material Control Cycle
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Chapter 10: Procedures for Recording Labour Costs and Sales Income
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Lecture 1 :Recording Labour Costs
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Lecture 2: Processing Sales
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