Overall Presentation (5 marks) (5 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. (4 marks) Include all elements and is well presented. Writing flows clearly and sections are linked effectively. Referencing is of a high standard. English is used effectively with very few errors present.

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

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

Marking Criteria 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 reallife 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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