This is the program that provides general accounting education to student wanting to pursue a professional career in management accounting. Further, this is the program that complies with the latest competency framework for professional accountants issued by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) thru their International Education Standards. Thus, this qualifies the graduate of this program to take assessments leading to certifications in management accounting (CMA) given by global professional management accounting organizations.

As a field of study, management accounting is a profession that involves partnering in management decision-making, devising planning and performance management systems, and providing expertise in financial reporting and control to assist management in the formulation and implementation of an organization’s strategy. By working across functions, management accountants understand the links between operational activity, financial resource generation and consumption, and value generation and preservation. They perform a vital role in supporting organizational performance through creating plans and monitoring execution. Management accountants are expected to: (a) apply accounting and finance skills; (b) ensure these skills are applied in the context of the business; (c) to influence the decisions, actions and behaviors of others; and (d) lead the organization at different levels.

The field of accounting offers stimulating and challenging work that is constantly evolving. The BSMA program seeks to prepare the student for a management accounting career.

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