Management Accounting Flashcards
Management Accounting
uses data gathered by the financial accounting process and analyzes this information for decision-making and control purposes. Management accounting is mainly for internal use and is forward-looking.
Management accounting processes contribute directly to
helping project teams successfully manage and deliver projects
most of the FMD Pro focuses on
skills and tools related to management accounting.
Management accounting is especially
relevant to the project team. It is forward-looking, as it helps a team make project-level forecasts and decisions. It is not usually a statutory requirement.
Management accounting Process
analyzes data from the financial accounts, compares results with plans, provides forecasts
Management accounting Outputs
management accounts
Management accounting Purpose
internal management
Management accounting Perspective
forward-looking, subjective
Management accounting Statutory obligation?
no