Outcomes or lessons learned from each of the two articles’ research findings (8 marks) (8 marks) Clear, concise, compelling discussion of 4 lessons learned (2 from each study). Overall Presentation (5 (5 marks) marks) Include all elements and is very well presented. Writing flows clearly and sections are linked very effectively. Referencing is exemplary. English is used very effectively and error-free.

Compare and contrast (5 marks) (4 marks) the finding with one Clear, concise, A very good other relevant journal compelling discussion with article (5 marks) discussion with very good excellent examples. examples. Conclusions about the (4 marks) (3.5 marks) relevance of MAS in Clear, concise, Very good today’s business compelling conclusions environment (4 marks) conclusions about the about the relevance of relevance of MAS in today’s MAS in today’s competitive and competitive and uncertain uncertain business business environment. environment.

Excellent Very Good Journal Article Critique Examples of the different (3 marks) (2 marks) types of management Identify 3 Identify 3 accounting methods examples of examples of and/or techniques from management management the case (3 marks) accounting accounting methods and/or methods and/or techniques from techniques from the case with the case with very good good discussion discussion of of the the examples. examples. Relevance of MAS to (5 marks) (4 marks) contemporary Present an Present a very organisations (5 marks) excellent good discussion discussion of of the relevance the relevance of of MAS to MAS to contemporary contemporary organisations organisations with examples with examples provided from provided from the case the case company. company.

Marking Criteria Weighting Journal Article Critique 1. Identify any three (3) specific examples of the different types of management accounting methods and/or techniques from the case. 3% 2. Are MAS relevant to contemporary organisations? Discuss this with reference to: i) What evidence is there from the case company? Include examples in your answer. 5% ii) Compare and contrast this finding with one other relevant journal article you will need to find that has discussed about management accounting systems in another real- life company or companies. Did this second study have similar findings as the first chosen article, or mixed and/or different findings? Explain with examples. 5% 3. What conclusions do you make about the relevance of MAS in today’s competitive and (in most cases), uncertain business environment? 4% 4. Provide four (4) specific outcomes or lessons learned from each of the two articles’ research findings that will be useful for management accountants in Australian companies to learn from, and justify your answer [i.e. provide 2 outcomes from each of the two studies]. 8% Overall Presentation of Assignment 5% TOTAL Weight 30%

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