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Value Creation from the Office of the CFO - ACCT5917
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Faculty: Australian School of Business
 
 
School:  School of Accounting
 
 
Course Outline: Course Outline ACCT5917
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Fee Band: 3 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

This course explores managerial decisions and actions intended to generate sustainable competitive advantage, and the contribution of accounting and finance professionals to these activities. In particular, this course examines the changing role of the office of the CFO, including its contribution to value creation and use of accounting control systems to both develop and implement strategic aims. These topics are explored through a critical examination of relevant research and professional literature, documented case studies, and contemporary business practice.

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