Reflect on the distinction between financial and management accounting. Your answer must consider the presentation, the analysis and the users of financial information

Managing Financial Resources
You are required to write an essay of 1500 words (+/- 150, excluding a list of references) on the following title:
“Reflect on the distinction between financial and management accounting. Your answer must consider the presentation, the analysis and the users of financial information”
Materials & Readings
A number of relevant readings are outlined below. In addition, the slides and materials for lectures 1, 8, 9, 10 and 13 on
StudySpace are relevant in preparing this essay.
BIBLIOGRAPHY (INDICATIVE)
Core Text(s):
Black, G. & Al-Kilani, M. Accounting and Finance for Business, Pearson
Recommended Reading (all latest editions):
Atrill, P. & McLaney, E. Management Accounting for Decision Makers, Financial Times Prentice Hall
Collier, P. M. Accounting for Managers, Interpreting Accounting Information for Decision Making, John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Dyson, J. Accounting for Non-Accounting Students, Prentice Hall / Financial Times
Guidance on Structure & Content
Essays should have an introduction, main body and conclusion. It is useful to use headings or sub-headings in the main part of
the essay in order to focus on or discuss particular themes and to provide structure.
Helpful questions
The following questions may be useful to address in structuring and writing the essay:
– What is the essence of financial accounting? What is its purpose or objective?
– What is the essence of management accounting? What is its purpose or objective?
– What are some of the concepts and principles in financial accounting? How are financial statements analysed (provide an
example)?
– How are the costs classified in management accounting? Can you briefly explain them (provide examples)?
– Who are the users of financial accounting information?
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– Who are the users of management accounting information?
– How is financial information presented in financial accounting? How does this relate to the users of this information?
– How is financial information presented in management accounting? How does this relate to the users of this information?
– What are the key differences in the above respects between management and financial accounting?
Referencing
It is important that essays are based on and make reference to relevant textbooks and other relevant readings and sources.
Reference should be made to at least five readings or sources in writing the essay. Students will therefore need to undertake
substantial preparatory reading and research before writing the essay, using the readings outlined and any additional materials
that are seen to be relevant. While practitioner sources may be used, excessive use of the internet should be avoided.
Essays submitted must be the original work of the student concerned or properly cited and referenced as drawing on the work of
others. Students are reminded that plagiarism is a serious academic offence. Essays must provide a wordcount.
Referencing Guide see resources on MyKingston
Indicative Marking Criteria
Presentation, Structure and Style
Is the essay clearly laid out? Does it have a clear and logical structure with an appropriate balance between sections and a
clearly focused argument?
Is the essay easy to read? Is the essay concise and to the point?
Relevance/Focus
Have the key issues/tasks raised in the question been identified? Have each of the separate tasks required been completed?
Does the essay remain focused on the key issues or spend too much time discussing less relevant issues?
Research and References
Is there evidence of a significant research effort having been conducted?
Are the arguments, assertions and analysis provided supported by reference to the views/research of academic theorists and
practitioners?
Analysis and Evaluation
Have the implications of the issues under discussion been fully explored? Have different viewpoints been considered and
evaluated?
Is the approach analytical rather than purely descriptive?
Conclusions/Recommendation
Do the conclusions/recommendations follow logically from the preceding analysis? Are they appropriate, realistic and persuasive?

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