Topic:

Management accounting practice has traditionally focused on techniques to assist organisational decision-making and cost control. In concentrating on the internal environment, the management accounting function has been criticised for not addressing the needs of senior management to enable effective strategic planning. In particular, the criticism has focused on inadequate provision of information which analyses the organisations exposure to environmental change and its progress towards the achievement of corporate objectives.

Requirement

Discuss (i) what Strategic Management Accounting is, (ii) in general how Strategic Management Accounting can provide information which meets the requirements of senior managers in seeking to realise corporate objectives, and (iii) specifically explain in what ways management accountants can adapt the services they provide to the new environment.