ACCT30002: Enterprise Performance Management

8% Tutorial participation, 12% Group assignment, 10% Midsem test, 70% 3hr+30mins Final Exam

In groups of on average 4 that don’t have to be from the same tute. Focuses on the 5th and 6th topic – Balanced scorecards and reward systems. It was a relatively straightforward assignment, but was marked quite harshly. They’re looking for depth of understanding, and how much analysis you’ve put into your scorecard. The word count is a bitch. It really forces you to be succinct.

Another management accounting subject. However, this one is different in that it gives us the already completed accounting information and asks what decisions should managers make? In many ways, this subject is like the accounting version of OB.

Albie looks like a mad scientist (amirite?)! He is quite different, not only in looks, but also in teaching style, to the other accounting lecturers (although they’re all great friends; I’ve seen them dining together at books n bites before!). He is engaging to listen to, and isn’t fussed about teaching the formal content slide by slide, telling us to just read it when we’re home; instead focusing on the practical application of the content. This is fine because the content isn’t that hard in the first place.

Yup, 30mins reading time, in which you can annotate as well! Use reading time wisely and think through the structure of your answer. Calculations are not directly tested, but you can use them to bolster your arguments.

In the last lecture, Albie goes through the exam structure, listing the most relevant topics of each question. However, this doesn’t mean you can totally ignore the other topics, because they’re all linked. You’ll write better answers if you link them together. Albie also posts up a practice exam and practice questions, and a few sample answers. From these, you really get a feel for what questions will be asked. Don’t expect solutions from the consults. Instead, go with a prepared answer and the tutors/Albie will give feedback.

All in all, Albie said “there are no surprises”, which was completely true, so the exam isn’t super hard if you apply the theory to the case.

Yes, with screen capture.

Albie Brooks

Two questions based on articles/cases, and one pure calculation question. Focuses on the first 3 topics, which is quite restrictive, so there isn’t that much to study for: memorise the content, and know how to apply it. The articles/cases are released the weekend before the test, so brainstorm questions that may be asked. The tests weren’t marked that harshly, but lots of people lost marks on calculations because there are no consequentials – make sure you know the formulae!

Very well structured subject. I personally didn’t enjoy it that much because I’m not much of a practical application person, but it’s a very well coordinated subject that is possible to do very well in.

Yes, 1 exam, and additional practice questions. No solutions apart from a few sample answers to specific qs provided.

3.5 Out of 5

None. Readings not super important, apart from the first Flamholtz article that is discussed in tutorials anyway.

1x1.5hr Lecture, 1x1.5hr Workshop

Workshops start in the first week. Theres 8% /participation/ up for grabs, meaning just attending won’t get you marks. Make sure you answer enough questions such that your tutor knows your name.

You’ve got a pick of 3 tutors. Honestly, I don’t think it matters who you get because the content is not hard, but there are definitely some tutors that are better than others. Regardless, show up, engage with the content, contribute to the conversation, and you’ll be fine.

The tute work is mostly practical applications, so expect case studies and articles. Make sure you glance over the questions before the tute, because it’ll help you absorb the most important things people say. Its useless mindlessly writing everything down.

2015 Sem 2