Detailed Management Accounting Report: Systems, Costing, Budgeting

This report delves into the principles and practices of management accounting, examining its role in internal decision-making within an organization. It differentiates between management and financial accounting, highlighting the significance of management accounting systems in cost control, performance evaluation, and risk mitigation. The report explores various management accounting systems, including cost accounting, inventory management, job costing, and price optimization, detailing their functionalities and benefits. It then discusses different types of management accounting reports, such as cost accounting reports, budget reports, performance reports, and accounts receivable reports, emphasizing their importance in providing insights for strategic decision-making. Furthermore, the report explains marginal costing and absorption costing techniques, using them to prepare an income statement. Finally, it addresses the advantages and disadvantages of planning tools used in budgetary control and discusses the application of management accounting in resolving financial problems within a business organization.

MANAGEMENT
ACCOUNTING

Table of Content
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
ACTIVITY 1....................................................................................................................................1
1 Management Accounting & its requirements..........................................................................1
2 Different types of Management Accounting Reporting...........................................................3
3. Calculation of Cost through different Cost Accounting Techniques......................................5
Annex A......................................................................................................................................6
Annex B......................................................................................................................................6
ACTIVITY 2....................................................................................................................................8
4. Advantage & Disadvantages of planning tools used in Budgetary Control............................8
5. Adaption of Management Accounting System for resolving financial problems.................10
Annex C....................................................................................................................................14
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................16

INTRODUCTION
Management Accounting is a method of accounting used by internal managers of
business organisation. Managers of company make various decisions related to cost minimisation
and preparation of future financial plan in accordance with organisations objectives. Different
reports are prepared by managers with the help of management accounting such as Costing
Report and Budgeting Report which in turn helps managers in decision making & formulating
strategies.
This report explain Management Accounting. Further, the below report elaborate various
types of systems used by managers in management accounting. Furthermore, importance of
management accounting systems are discussed in this report. Moreover, this report include
different types of report prepared by managers with the help of management accounting. Further,
this report prepare Income Statement with the help of different management accounting
techniques such as Marginal & Absorption Costing. Furthermore, the below stated report
includes advantages & disadvantages of planning tools used in Budgetary Control. At last, this
report explains application of management accounting in a business organisation with the
purpose of resolving financial problems.
ACTIVITY 1
1 Management Accounting & its requirements
Management Accounting
Financial Accounting & Management Accounting are two accounting methods. Financial
Accounting is used for disclosing financial information of a company to its external users
whereas Management Accounting essential for internal managers of a business firm.
Management Accounting helps managers in managing companies production process by
reducing cost. Further, This cost is also known as Cost Accounting as with this accounting
technique internal managers of company monitors and control cost incurred during
manufacturing process which in turn benefits business organisations in achieving high
profitability and Customer Base(Hague, 2018).
Further, with the help of this accounting method managers of company are able to
compare estimated cost of production with the actual cost and if there is any difference in both
actual & estimated cost than managers make further plans to eliminate unnecessary cost.
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Management Accounting Systems
Management Accounting systems are important for managers as with this systems
managers are able evaluated and difference between actual & estimated performance. Managers
of a company are also able to minimise risk associate in production & other business activities
which in turn enhances profitability of company. Thus, this system is having a significant
importance for managers and a business organisation. Different Types of Management
Accounting Systems are discussed below-
Cost Accounting System- This is the most required management accounting system as
with this managers of a company develop a structure through which they can analyse or make an
estimation of cost incurred during manufacturing process. After determining cost with the help of
this system managers are able to decide profit margin. Thus, this system is also important in
analysing profitability of a firm. Further, with this management accounting system managers can
determine value of inventory available for manufacturing process this benefits them in managing
& maintaining cost(Kaplan and Atkinson, 2015).
This system is also advantageous in determining different types of cost & products of
manufacturing such as Direct Cost and Standard Cost. Direct Cost includes Cost of Direct Raw
Material, Direct Overhead and Labour used in production process whereas, Standard cost is
estimated cost required to manufacture a product. Further, this system is also essential for
identifying profitability of different products offered by a business organisation and with that
managers can make decisions related to elimination of a product which is giving loss. This
further helps company in increasing its profits, performance, customer and market share.
Inventory Management System- Inventory is a most essential element without which a
company is note able to start its production process thus, it is necessary for a business
organisation to check availability of stock and determine value of its available stock. This can be
done by managers with the help of Inventory Management System as this system track inventory
level, sales orders and helps in developing different types bills related to material and other
production elements. Thus, this system is beneficial in managing inventory in a manner which
minimises cost.
Further, Managers are able to make decision related to selection of an inventory valuation
methods such as LIFO & FIFO. This cost evaluate cost included in each method and provides an
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appropriate method to company. This system is an essential requirement of management
accounting as it provides detailed information related to Reorder Point, Lead Demand, Order
Quantity, Stock Cover and Accuracy. This in turn benefits business in optimising cost & level f
inventory. Inventory Management System is applicable in all types of organisations such as
Manufacturing Firm, Retail Companies and other industries(Labro, 2019).
Job Costing System- A Costing System which helps managers in determining cost
involved in a particular job performed by a company is known as Job Costing. This system is
important as with this production managers of a business organisation can assess cost of each job
and make decisions of investment in a job which is more profitable. This system is implemented
in organisations which are introducing more than one product line and job. Further, it is also
beneficial for business ventures which are engaging in a manufacturing activity of unique
products. Event Management Companies and Interior designers most commonly use this system
as they their products & services differs with time.
This system is an essential requirement for companies which are paying high cost in
manufacturing of their products & services(Maas, Schaltegger and Crutzen, 2016).
Price Optimising System- Benefit of this management accounting system is it helps
managers in optimising prices of products & services offered by company according to the
demand & preference of customer which in turn benefits business firms in maximisation of its
customer base. This system enable managers in analysing response of customers at different
price and on that basis managers set a price which is accepted by most of the customers.
This system is applicable on organisations which are distributing their products &
services in more than one market. As individuals of different geographical area are having
different income level and different purchasing power. Further, managers determine price of
products after considering profit margin which in turn increases revenue of business(Advantages
of Benchmarking. 2016).
2 Different types of Management Accounting Reporting
Management Accounting Reports
Management Accounting Reports are prepared by managers which gives detailed
information related to cost, inventory and other elements used in process of product
development. This reports are disclosed to internal managers of company so that they can make
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decisions & develop strategies related investment, expansion, Increment in employees salary,
Introduction & minimisation of product line and elimination of cost. This reports are prepared
according to the business requirements. IT can be prepared monthly, Quarterly and
Annually(McVay, Kennedy and Fullerton, 2016).
Further, no specific format is used by companies for preparing management accounting
reports. Various types of management accounting reports are explained below-
Cost Managerial Accounting Reports- This report provide information related to cost of
each element used in manufacturing process like Raw Material, Labour and overheads. Further,
this report show amount of selling & manufacturing cost so that managers can identify amount of
profit generated by each unit. This reports are useful for managers as with this they can analyse
expenses done by company and it also provide information related to use of organisational
resources which in turn helps organisations in effective utilisation of their resources. Manager
also makes decisions related to waste management and determining hourly cost of labours on the
basis of this report(Medudula, Sagar and Gandhi, 2016).
Cost Accounting Reports are beneficial for companies a with this managers are able to
estimate future profits & expenses and which further plays a significant role in achieving
business objectives with formulating strategy of minimising cost.
Budget Reports- Budget Report shows future financial plan of a company according to
its future objectives which in turn benefits managers in evaluating performance of a business
firm. Budget is prepared by managers on the basis of historical data and this reports includes
information related to expenses, revenue, income & cost. This report is essential as whole
business operations of a company is decided on the basis of future budget.
Further, this report is an essential requirement for managers as managers decide amount
of incentives for employees and negotiate with suppliers of raw materials on the basis of this
report. A company can also achieve future goals & objectives if it operates its business in
accordance with Budget Reports.
Performance Report- Performance Report gives details of overall business activities
performed by an organisation so that managers of company can review performance of company
and its employees. Further, managers develop plans & policies if performance of company is not
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favourable according to this report and managers also conduct training & development
programmes for improving employees skills(Modugno and Di Carlo, 2019).
Different Department operated in an organisation also prepare their own performance
report so that managers which in turn helps in improving efficiency & effectiveness of operations
of each department. Managers also develop strategic objectives after reviewing performance
report of business firm.
Account Receivable Reports- If a company is selling its products & services on credit
than there is a requirement of Account Receivable Aging Report. With this report managers are
able to determine amount of bad debts and according to that they formulate their credit policy.
Further, managers can determine liquidity of company with the help of this report.
This report is essential as it gives information related to cash inflows and with this
managers are able to recover due amount from trade debtors.
Integration of Management Accounting Systems & Reports in Organisation Processes
Management Accounting Reports & Systems are inter related with each other. Because,
all the information included in managing accounting reports are abstract through systems of
management accounting. Further, both are an integrated part of organisation process as managers
make future decisions in accordance with results provided by management accounting reports.
Management Accounting System manage inventory level, determine cost of each job and
enhances profits of firm all this activities are part of business an organisation. Thus, management
accounting systems are integrated with operations of companies. Similarly, future estimation of
cost & revenue and analysis of performance is a part of business process as with that only a
company can make improvement in its operational process(Ndemewah, Menges and Hiebl,
2019).
Inventory is something without which a manufacturing process is impossible thus,
Inventory management System is useful and an integrated part of organisations process.
Management of Cost leads to profit maximisation and it is essential for a business. Formulation
of Credit Collection Policy manages cash inflow and cash is necessary for running a business
thus, Account Receivable Reports are also merged in business process.
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3. Calculation of Cost through different Cost Accounting Techniques
Marginal Costing
Marginal Cost is additional cost incurred in manufacturing of products due to increase in
sales volume. Marginal Costing Technique determine changes made in profits according to
change in variable cost & sales volume. In this technique managers monitor & control cost on a
daily basis. This costing technique is beneficial as with this managers can assess profits at
different level of sales and develop their sales target accordingly(Otley, 2016).
Absorption Costing
A costing techniques which consider both Direct & Indirect Cost of incurred during
manufacturing of products & services. Cost which is directly attributable to production is known
as Direct Cost such as Direct labour, material, overhead, electricity and rent. Income Statement
prepared with this technique gives detailed information of both operating & non operating
profits. Thus, this techniques gives actual profit earned by company. Further, this technique is
very easy and less time consuming because managers are not required to monitor & control cost
on a daily basis. This costing techniques consider all types of non operating cost such as Tax
Rate, Interest Cost and other cost. Further profit calculated under this technique are usefull for
manager in calculating taxable income(Popovic, 2017).
Annex A
Question 2
Under Marginal Costing
Particulars Cost per unit (in £)
Direct Material 18
Direct Labour 15
VARIABLE O/H 9
Marginal cost per unit 42
Selling price 95
-Marginal cost per unit -42
-variable selling price -9.5
Contribution per unit 43.5
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1st Quarter
Particulars
Figures (in
£)
Figures (in
£)
Figures (in
£)
sales (4,500*95) 427500
Cost of sales:
Opening inventory 0
Material (5000*18) 90000
Labour (5000*15) 75000
Variable O/h (5000*9) 45000
210000
-Closing inventory (500*43.5) -21750
-188250
239250
-Variable selling
cost (4500*9.5) -42750
Contribution 196500
-Fixed costs -75000
-Fixed selling
expenses -45000
Actual Net
profit/(Net Loss) 76500
2nd Quarter
Particulars
Figures (in
£)
Figures (in
£)
Figures (in
£)
sales (3000*95) 285000
Cost of sales:
Opening inventory (500*43.5) 21750
Material (5900*18) 106200
Labour (5900*15) 88500
Variable O/h (5900*9) 45000
261450
-Closing inventory (3400*43.5) -147900
-113550
171450
-Variable selling
cost (3000*9.5) -28500
Contribution 142950
-Fixed costs -75000
-Fixed selling
expenses -45000
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Actual Net
profit/(Net Loss) 22950
Under Absorption
Costing
1st Quarter
Particulars
Figures (in
£)
Figures (in
£)
Figures (in
£)
sales (4500*95) 427500
Cost of sales:
Opening inventory 0
Material (5000*18) 90000
Annex B
Question 5
I.
Income Statement
(Marginal Costing)
FOR 650 UNITS
selling price (650*63) 40950
-Total Cost -29000
Net Profit 11950
Break Even Point (in units) 359.63
Break Even Point (in $) 22656.45
Income Statement
(Marginal Costing)
II.
FOR 400 UNITS
selling price (400*80) 32000
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-Total Cost -23538.46
Net Profit 8461.54
Break Even Point (in units) 254.50
Break Even Point (in $) 20359.79
Income Statement
(Marginal Costing)
III.
For 500 units
selling price (500*70) 35000
-Total Cost -25723.08
Net Profit 9276.92
Break Even Point (in units) 307.35
Break Even Point (in $) 21514.38
I.
Income Statement
(Absorption Costing)
For 650 units
Fixed Variable
Labour 6000 2000
Material 0 12000
Selling Costs 1800 200
Other Costs 7000 0
14800 14200
21.85
II.
Income Statement
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(Absorption Costing)
For 400 units
Fixed Variable
Labour 6000 1230.77
Material 0 7384.62
Selling Costs 1800 123.08
Other Costs 7000 0.00
14800 8738.46 23538.46
21.85
III.
Income Statement
(Absorption Costing)
For 500 units
Fixed Variable
Labour 6000 1538.46
Material 0 9230.77
Selling Costs 1800 153.85
Other Costs 7000 0.00
14800 10923.08 25723.08
21.85
ACTIVITY 2
4. Advantage & Disadvantages of planning tools used in Budgetary Control
Budgetary Controlling is the process of preparation of budgets for various activities and
comparing the budgeted figures for arriving at certain decisions about the particular area. It is the
continuous process done in order to take best decisions from the available alternatives by
accountants, investors, regulators, auditors etc. There are different planning tools for the
budgetary control such as-
Zero Based Budgeting
Zero Based Budgeting is the process where every expenditure must be justified every
budget cycle. In this process budget starts with zero and every department plans describing
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