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1. Introduction to management accounting H H H
2. Relevant costs and benefits for decision making
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3. Cost–volume–profit analysis H
4. Full costing
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5. Costing and cost management in a competitive environment
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6. Budgeting
7. Accounting for control H H
8. Making capital investment decisions
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9. Managing risk H
10. Strategic management accounting: performance evaluation an
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d pricing in a competitive environment
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11. Measuring divisional performance H H
12. Managing working capital H H
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