Management Accounting for Decision Making
Management accounting supplies the numbers that guide day-to-day and strategic decisions. This programme covers costing, budgeting, and analysis techniques that help managers choose between options with confidence.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Applying costing methods to products, services and jobs
- 02Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant costs in a decision
- 03Using break even and marginal costing analysis
- 04Applying activity based costing to overhead allocation
- 05Supporting pricing, make or buy and investment decisions
- 06Preparing management reports that genuinely aid decisions
- 07Advising operational managers using cost information
What you will gain
- Apply costing methods to products and services
- Distinguish relevant from irrelevant costs
- Use break even and marginal analysis
- Support pricing and investment decisions
- Prepare management reports that aid decisions
- Advise managers using cost information
Who should attend
- Management accountants
- Finance business partners
- Cost accountants
- Managers with budget responsibility
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 22 to 26 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 10 to 14 May 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 12 to 16 Jul 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Finance, Accounting & Budgeting
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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