Part I (Three to four double-spaced pages)

Present the following:

• Definition of managerial accounting
• Role of managerial accounting and the management accountant in a business or organization
• Ethical issues/concerns for the management accountant
• General description of at least three managerial accounting techniques available and their application within a business or organization

Part II (Four to six double-spaced pages)

Select at least three of the five topics identified below:

• Cost Management Techniques
• Costing Methods
• Capital Investment Decision Techniques
• Budgeting
• Quality Control

For each topic selected present real world examples of the application of managerial accounting techniques within a business or organization.  Examples may be gathered from your own professional experiences or from case studies obtained from credible sources (excluding textbook examples explored in previous weeks).  Presentation of each example should include how a managerial accounting technique was applied in the business or organization’s decision-making model.  Be sure to support your example with calculations when applicable.

Writing the Final Paper

The Final Paper:

1.      Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
2.    Must include a title page with the following:

      a.       Title of paper
      b.    Student’s name
      c.    Course name and number
      d.      Instructor’s name
      e.       Date submitted

3.      Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4.      Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5.      Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6.      Must use at least five scholarly sources.
7.      Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
8.      Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.