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ACCA Management Accounting Module - ACCA MA F2

EXP002

Work towards your ACCA qualification and membership with this ACCA MA F2 module in management accounting.

Course duration

Varies depending on enrolment date.

Course outcome

On successful completion of your exam, you will receive a pass in the ACCA MA F2 Management Accounting module. This pass will count towards the full ACCA qualification.

Entry requirements

Three GCSEs and two A Levels - see Q&As section for more information.

Assessment

A mixture of progress tests and mock exams to prepare you for your exam. You will need to sit the ACCA exam at the end of this course to pass and continue working towards your qualification.

Study Options

This course is only available to study online.

Study Options

 
£589.00
or £18.38 /month*
Course code: EXP002
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Course overview

  • Start working towards a prestigious qualification that is respected globally thanks to their reputation for excellence with this ACCA MA F2 Management Accounting module.
  • Stand out to potential employers and demonstrate your technical skills, strategic thinking, and commitment to your career.
  • Take advantage of the ACCA's dedicated 24-hour support service if you have any questions or need advice during your studies.

This ACCA MA F2 Management Accounting module is designed to develop learners’ understanding of management accounting techniques to support management. During this course, you’ll gain an understanding of the nature and purpose of management accounting, explore costing techniques, and the tools for planning and controlling business activities.

To achieve the full ACCA membership qualification you will need to complete this course, as well as 12 other modules. Alternatively, you can complete this module, plus the ACCA BT F1 Business and Technology and ACCA FA F3 Financial Accounting modules to achieve the ACCA Fundamentals – Applied Knowledge qualification. If you’re looking to simply develop your management accounting knowledge, you can also study this course on its own.

Read our guide to the ACCA course and modules.

Course content

  • Accounting for management
  • Sources of data
  • Cost classification
  • Presenting information

  • Sampling methods
  • Forecasting techniques
  • Summarising and analysing data
  • Spreadsheets

  • Accounting for materials, labour, and overheads
  • Absorption and marginal costing
  • Cost accounting methods
  • Alternative cost accounting principles

  • Nature and purpose of budgeting
  • Budget preparation
  • Flexible budgets
  • Capital budgeting and discounted cash flow
  • Budgetary control and reporting
  • Behavioural aspects of budgeting

  • Standard costing system
  • Variance calculations and analysis
  • Reconciliation of budget and actual profit

  • Performance management - overview
  • Performance management - application
  • Cost reductions and value enhancement
  • Monitoring performance and reporting

Awarding body

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) are a global body for professional accountants based on international accounting standards. It is currently the world’s largest accountancy body, with nearly 700,000 members and students in 180 countries.

With a network of 83 offices and active centres around the world, the ACCA also have 57 global accountancy partnerships. Within Europe, they are a recognised supervisory body for the purposes of licensing auditors and finance professionals in the European Union.

Extra information

During this course, you will complete a number of progress tests and mock exams in preparation for your exam. You will need to sit an exam at the end of this module in order to achieve a pass.

Exams are not included in the cost of this course. You will need to book and pay for your exams directly with ACCA.

Course duration varies depending on when you enrol and start the course.

This course is offered on a distance learning basis, meaning you will have access to your required study materials. You will also have unlimited support from your personal tutor via email. Studying via distance learning means you can fit your studies around your commitments and progress at your own pace.

On successful completion of your exam, will receive a pass in the ACCA MA F2 Management Accounting module. This pass will count towards your overall ACCA membership and qualification.

The skills developed during this course will enable you to apply for the following roles:

  • Assistant accountant
  • Senior bookkeeper
  • Accounts assistant
  • Audit trainee
  • Credit controller
  • Finance assistant
  • Finance officer
  • Payroll supervisor
  • Tax assistant

Take a read of our ‘How to Become an Accountant‘ career guide.

FAQs

You will need three GCSEs (grades 1-6/A-C) and two A Levels (grades A-E) in five separate subjects, including maths and English.

Equivalent qualifications may be accepted. Further information on these can be found on the ACCA website.

Proof of your qualifications must be provided when registering with ACCA as a student.

To achieve the full ACCA qualification, you will need to complete a total of 36 months of work experience in a relevant accounting or finance role. This work will need to be supervised and signed off by a practical experience supervisor.

You can start your work experience at any time and can continue gaining experience after completion of your exams.

There may be exemptions depending on what qualifications you already have. To find out if you are eligible to claim for an exemption, use the ACCA exemptions calculator.

Students will be required to pay a fee for each exam exemption, these can only be awarded by ACCA directly.

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  • Personal study plan
  • Dedicated personal tutor support
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  • FREE CV critique service
  • FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
  • FREE XO Student Discounts membership

Registration fees and exams are not included in the cost of this course. You will need to book and pay for these directly with ACCA.

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