Essentials of Management Accounting

  • Course Details:

    Ref: FMA9 Length: 2 Weeks
    Location: London Price: £5590 excl. VAT

Introduction

In today’s fast-paced business environment, understanding management accounting is essential for effective decision-making, financial control, and business strategy development. Management accounting goes beyond financial reporting—it provides critical insights into cost management, budgeting, financial analysis, and performance measurement to support organisational success.

The Essentials of Management Accounting Programme is a 10-day intensive executive training experience designed for business professionals, managers, and decision-makers who need to understand financial data, manage costs, and use financial insights to drive business growth. Through interactive discussions, real-world case studies, and financial modelling exercises, participants will gain a solid foundation in management accounting, financial planning, and decision-making strategies.

Who should attend

This programme is ideal for finance professionals, business managers, entrepreneurs, department heads, project managers, and executives who need a strong understanding of management accounting principles. It is designed for professionals who want to improve financial decision-making, enhance cost control, and align financial strategies with business objectives.

Course Content

Fundamentals of Management Accounting

  • Understanding the role of management accounting in business success
  • Differences between financial accounting and management accounting
  • The key principles of cost control, budgeting, and performance measurement
  • How management accounting supports strategic decision-making
  • Case study: How businesses use management accounting for profitability

Cost Accounting & Cost Control Techniques

  • Understanding different cost classifications (fixed, variable, direct, indirect)
  • Methods of cost allocation and absorption costing
  • Implementing cost control strategies for business efficiency
  • Case study: How cost accounting influences pricing and profitability

Types of budgets and their role in financial planning

  • Preparing and managing operational, capital, and cash flow budgets
  • Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) vs. traditional budgeting approaches
  • Forecasting financial performance using variance analysis
  • Case study: How effective budgeting improves business performance

Management Accounting for Decision-Making

  • How management accounting supports business decisions and strategy
  • Break-even analysis and contribution margin calculations
  • Using financial data to improve operational efficiency
  • Decision-making techniques: make-or-buy analysis, pricing strategies, and outsourcing decisions
  • Case study: How companies use financial data to improve decision-making

Performance Measurement & Key Financial Indicators

  • Understanding financial and non-financial performance indicators
  • Using KPIs and Balanced Scorecards to track financial performance
  • Profitability ratios, efficiency ratios, and liquidity ratios explained
  • How to use financial dashboards for real-time decision-making
  • Case study: How performance metrics improve business growth

Working Capital Management & Cash Flow Optimisation

  • Managing working capital, receivables, and payables
  • Strategies for cash flow optimisation and liquidity management
  • Understanding the impact of inventory management on financial health
  • Case study: Best practices for working capital and cash flow control

Investment Appraisal & Capital Budgeting

  • Evaluating capital investments using NPV, IRR, and Payback Period
  • Understanding the time value of money and discounted cash flow analysis
  • Risk assessment and decision-making in capital investments
  • Case study: How businesses make strategic investment decisions

Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) Analysis & Break-Even Forecasting

  • How to determine break-even points and profitability thresholds
  • Analysing the impact of costs, volume, and pricing on financial results
  • Sensitivity analysis for scenario planning and financial forecasting
  • Case study: How CVP analysis supports pricing and operational decisions

Financial Risk Management & Business Sustainability

  • Identifying financial risks in management accounting
  • Managing risks related to cash flow, profitability, and cost fluctuations
  • Implementing financial sustainability practices for long-term success
  • Case study: How risk management strengthens financial decision-making

Strategic Management Accounting & Business Growth

  • Aligning financial planning with business strategy
  • The role of management accountants in corporate governance and sustainability
  • Using financial data to support mergers, acquisitions, and expansion
  • Developing a financial action plan for long-term business success
  • Closing session: Creating a personalised management accounting roadmap
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Learning Outcome

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of management accounting principles
  • Learn how to manage costs, optimise cash flow, and improve financial control
  • Develop budgeting and forecasting skills for better financial planning
  • Master decision-making techniques to support business strategy
  • Understand key performance indicators and how to measure financial success
  • Strengthen risk management skills to ensure financial stability
  • Use financial data for business growth, sustainability, and expansion
  • Develop an actionable financial roadmap for improved business decision-making

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Different trainers every day

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Luxury Course Venue

All our Training Courses take place at the luxury 4-5 Star hotels located in central London

Certificate of Achievement

At the end of the programme participants will receive a certificate of achievement.

FREE On-going Support

Each delegate receives unlimited support from the trainers after they attended the course with us.

TAILORED MADE / IN-HOUSE MANAGEMENT TRAINING COURSES

All of our open courses can also be run as bespoke courses, tailored to your organisation's specific needs and requirements. Our Tailored Management Training comes in many formats from one-to-one through to fully customised company wide programmes.

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All of BOC open courses can also be run as One to One Training Sessions, where delegate gets a dedicated trainer for their specific learning requirements. This mode of training is highly preferred by those who need undivided attention of the instructor for a fulfilling learning experience. The courses can be tailored to suit the individual needs of the organisation and the delegate.

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