Performance Management (PM)

• Educational Background: A foundational understanding of management accounting is recommended. Completion of prior ACCA modules, such as Management Accounting (MA), is beneficial. 

• Language Proficiency: Learners should have a good command of English, as the course content and assessments are conducted in English. 

• Interest in Finance and Business Strategy: Ideal for individuals looking to enhance their expertise in performance management and contribute to strategic decision-making. 

• Budgeting Mastery- Master advanced budgeting and variance analysis techniques for performance evaluation. 

• Cost Management- Develop proficiency in cost management and strategic decision-making processes. 

• Performance Measurement - Understand and apply performance measurement frameworks and key performance indicators (KPIs). 

• Decision Tools - Gain expertise in decision-making tools, such as cost-volume-profit analysis and risk assessment. 

The Performance Management (PM) Course is perfect for individuals seeking advanced knowledge in management accounting and performance evaluation. It is suitable for: 

• Aspiring Management Accountants 

• Finance Managers 

• Business Analysts 

• Cost Controllers 

• Budgeting and Performance Specialists

Management Information Systems and Data Analytics

• Understanding the role and control of information systems in organisations.
• Exploring the use of big data and data analytics in performance management.
   

Specialist Cost and Management Accounting Techniques 

• Activity-Based Costing (ABC)
• Target Costing
• Life-Cycle Costing
• Throughput Accounting
• Accounting for Environmental and Sustainability Factors
   

Decision-Making Techniques

• Relevant Cost Analysis
• Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) Analysis
• Limiting Factors
• Pricing Decisions
• Make-or-Buy and Other Short-Term Decisions
• Dealing with Risk and Uncertainty in Decision-Making
   

Budgeting and Control

• Budgetary Systems and Types of Budgets
• Analytical Techniques in Budgeting and Forecasting
• Standard Costing and Variance Analysis
• Performance Analysis
   

Performance Measurement and Control

• Performance Analysis in Private, Public, and Not-for-Profit Organisations
• Divisional Performance and Transfer Pricing
• Specific Performance Analysis Issues in Not-for-Profit Organisations and the Public Sector
   

Employability and Technology Skills

• Utilising computer technology to access and manipulate information efficiently.
• Presenting data and information effectively using appropriate tools.