Course/ Module:	Management Accounting
SEGi Course Code: FIN4284	AC3091
Lecturer name: Salwa Binti Ahamad	Coursework Submission Date: Test– Week 6 (16/3 to 20/3) Group – Week 10 (13/4 to 19/4) Presentation- Week 10 (13/4 to 19/4)

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Number of Assessments	Form of Assessment	% weighting	Size of Assessment/Duration/ Word count	Category of assessment	Learning Outcomes being assessed
1	Examination	50%	3 hours	Written exam	1 to 5
2	Test	20%	1.5 hours	Witten Test	1 & 4
3	Group Assignment	20%	1,500 words report	Coursework	2, 3 & 5
4	Presentation	10%	10 minutes presentation	Practical	2, 3 & 5

COURSEWORK

Regulations

A. Late Submission

• A 10% deduction per day of total coursework marks (excluding weekends and public holidays).
• Late submission between 5 to 10 days, results in a 50% deduction of total coursework marks.
• Late submission past 10 days results in an automatic 0% for coursework and the student will be barred from the final examination.

B. Deliverables

Students must submit all materials supporting their coursework listed in the deliverable section.

• The coursework must be done in a group of 4-5 and must be entirely your own work. Please make sure that you are aware of the rules concerning plagiarism. If you are unclear about them, please consult your program coordinator/lecturer.

Plagiarism is presenting somebody else’s work as your own. It includes: copying information directly from the Web or books without referencing the material; submitting joint coursework as an individual effort; copying another student’s coursework; stealing coursework from another student and submitting it as your own. Suspected plagiarism will be investigated and if found to have occurred will be dealt with according to the procedures set down by the university/college.

• The coursework should exhibit formal research skills i.e. with a table of content, proper citations, references, and appendixes.
• The coursework write up must be able to demonstrate critical analysis and application of both theory and practical issues to the company that you have selected.
• Student may include additional relevant data/information apart from the proposed guidelines in conjunction to your research. Additional marks will be awarded for such attempt.
• Your coursework should not be more than 1,500 words.
• Your coursework must include the turnitin report

Learning Outcomes tested

Assessment Criteria : Students must demonstrate the ability to:

LO2: Apply and analyse important performance indicators and their measurement for internal control, decision making and planning for the future. LO3: Evaluate and appraise the budgetary process undertaken in a typical business organisation. LO5: Identify and critically evaluate the contributions which management accounting makes to organizational control by applying computational techniques in a given situation

To work in a group and evaluate how a typical budgetary process is undertaken in a business organisation. To evaluate if Zero-Based-Budgeting approach of cost cutting affected Kraft Heinz’s performance and to recommend how Kraft Heinz’s performance can improve in terms of planning, control and decision making. To support with justification the contributions which management accounting makes to organization budgetary control through computational techniques

COURSEWORK QUESTION

Question 1

Required:

Evaluate how a typical budgetary process is undertaken in a business organisation. Next critically evaluate Hirsch’s (2019) article by discussing if the Zero-Based-Budgeting approach of cost cutting affected Kraft Heinz’s performance. Demonstrate with support from literature how Kraft Heinz’s performance can improve in terms of planning, control and decision making? Lastly, critically evaluate the contributions which management accounting makes to organization budgetary control through computational techniques

Word limit is 1,500

(100 marks)

Please refer to the marks allotment sheet

Note:

Refer Appendix 1 for the marks allocation.

The total marks for this assignment is 20% of overall assessment for this module.

* The detailed marking criteria’s for the allocation of xx marks is provided in Appendix 1

LENGTH REQUIRED

1500 words +/- 10%. Any deviation from this will be penalized.

FORMATTING AND LAYOUT

• A Microsoft Office Word Document or other relevant applications as permitted by module lecturer/ typed using computer. Usage of typewriter or hand – written is STRICTLY not allowed.
• 12 font size, Time New Roman font and bold title and sub titles
• A4 sized paper
• Fully justified alignment
• 1½ line spacing
• Margins of 1” at top and bottom; left and right

List of References

1. Hirsch, L. (2019, February 22). Kraft Heinz 3G Capital faces reality: Brutal cost-cutting isn’t enough CNBC. Retrieved from https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/24/kraft-heinz-pulls-back-on-asset-sales-as-it-seeks-to-fix-a-broken-business.html

APPENDIX 1: ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

No.	Assessment Criteria	Weights	Marks Allotted by Lecturer
1.	Evaluate -how a typical budgetary process is undertaken in a business organisation.	20%
2.	Critically evaluate Hirsch’s (2019) article -by discussing if the Zero-Based-Budgeting approach of cost cutting affected Kraft Heinz’s performance.	30%
3	Demonstrate with support from literature -how Kraft Heinz’s performance can improve in terms of planning, control and decision making?	30%
4	Critically evaluate – the contributions which management accounting makes to organization budgetary control through computational techniques	20%
	Total	100%
	Conversion	20%

Comments:
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*100 marks will be converted into 20% of the coursework weight.

Faculty of Business, Accountancy & Management (FOBAM)

ASSIGNMENT COVER PAGE

Course Details:

Module Code and Title : FIN4284 (ACC3091) MANAGEMENT

ACCOUNTING

Programme of Study : ____________________________________

Lecturer’s Name : Salwa Binti Ahamad

Semester : Feb-May 2020

Assignment Details:

Title of Assignment : ____________________________________________________________

Due Date :____________________________________________________________

Submission Date : ___________________________________________________________

Declaration by student(s):

I/We, hereby declare that the attached assignment is my/our own work and understand that if I/we am/are suspected of plagiarism or another form of cheating, my/our work will be referred to the Programme Coordinator/Head of Faculty who may, as a result recommend to the Examinations Board on academic disciplinary action including expulsion for the SEGi University and Colleges.

Student’s Details:

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Overall Marks:

/20

Submission Checklist:

Coversheet

CW Assessment Sheet

Turnitin Report

Coursework

CD with coursework

Reminder:

1. Students are reminded to keep a copy of all the coursework submitted.
2. All LATE SUBMISSION will be DEDUCTED 10% a day up to a maximum of FIVE (5) days, where subsequently, the coursework will be awarded ZERO (0).