Reference no: EM131015208 , Length: 2500
On the attached file you will find excerpts from recent newspaper articles highlighting the turbulent competitive environment currently faced by Air New Zealand.
Assume you have been appointed as the senior management accountant of Air New Zealand.
Prepare a report to the CEO that answers the following questions:
Required:
1. Evaluate the business environment and the strategies of Air New Zealand.
2. Discuss the role the management accountant can play in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the strategies of Air Zealand.
3. Identify and discuss the strategic and operational management accounting information needs of Air New Zealand.
4. What management accounting tools and techniques may support the operational and strategic management functions of Air New Zealand? In your answer, also explain clearly how these tools and techniques may be applied to manage and control costs.
5. Discuss Air New Zealand's pricing strategies and comment whether they are appropriate. If not, what are your recommendations to help avoid potential losses?
6. Identify and discuss relevant factors that need to be considered in making airline fare price decisions?
Word limit: Your written report should not exceed 2500 words (not including references).
Referenced material used within the report using APA style (6th ed.)
Attachment:- assignment.rar
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