scholarly journals Strategic management accounting and performance implications: a literature review and research agenda

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jafar Ojra ◽  
Abdullah Promise Opute ◽  
Mohammad Mobarak Alsolmi

AbstractThe important role that management accounting plays in driving organisational performance has been reiterated in the literature. In line with that importance, the call for more effort to enhance knowledge on strategic management accounting has increased over the years. Responding to that call, this study utilised a qualitative approach that involved a systematic review to synthesise existing literature towards understanding the strategic management accounting foundation, contingency factors, and organisational performance impact. Based on the evidence in reviewed literature, we flag key directions for advancing this theoretical premise towards providing further insights that would enable practitioners strategically align their strategic management accounting practices for optimal organisational performance. The limitations of this study have been acknowledged.

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-93
Author(s):  
Hiruni Rathwatta ◽  
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Tharusha Gooneratne ◽  

Drawing empirical evidence from a telecommunications firm in Sri Lanka this paper reports on a case study of how strategic management accounting (SMA) tools form a package. We deployed the qualitative method and case study approach, and in-depth face-to-face interviews with key personnel engaged in the practice of SMA in the firm and reviewed documents to collect data. Our findings indicated that the firm used a bundle of SMA tools relating to competitors, customers, cost, and performance, essentially as a package. Findings further suggested that the use of SMA tools as a package gives rise to crucial implications in the form of interactions and contradictions, which were managed through reconciliation statements, analysis of variances, discussions, meetings, and informal communications. This research contributes to the management accounting literature by developing novel insights on the notion of 'SMA tools as a package'. From a theoretical stance, it offers a framework to explore SMA tools as a package, capitalising on prior literature and field data from the case study firm. It also provides learning points to practitioners regarding the simultaneous use of a collection of SMA tools as a 'package' to support organisational decision making. Keywords: strategic management accounting, package, case study


2020 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Kamilė Medeckytė ◽  
Daiva Tamulevičienė

he application of strategic management accounting instruments in corporate governance is a significant tool for gaining a competitive advantage, increasing the existing market share, and improving the company’s performance. The article examines the development, concept, and significance of strategic management accounting. There are five areas of strategic management accounting: 1) costing; 2) planning, control, and performance measurement; 3) strategic decision-making; 4) competitor accounting; 5) customer accounting. The main instruments of each area, their advantages, challenges of implementation in enterprise management, and benefits for the efficiency of the organization have been identified.


Accounting ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1085-1094 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lan Anh Dang ◽  
Thi Minh Hue Le ◽  
Thi Hong Le ◽  
Thi Bich Thu Pham

This study aims to examine the relationship between selected contingent factors of Strategic Management Accounting including Costing; Planning; control and performance measurements; Strategic decision - making; Competitor Accounting; Customers Accounting and Business Performance in the context of Sugar Companies in Vietnam. By applying the quantitative data obtained from managers and accountants of the companies, the study provides some evidence supporting the effect of contingent factors on the extent of Strategic Management Accounting usage. The results of the study draw conclusions regarding the effect of Strategic Management Accounting on the Business Performance of the companies as well. From which, the authors suggest some directions to enhance Strategic Management Accounting usage in the companies and solutions to increase their business performance efficiency.


2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 1182-1194
Author(s):  
A.A. Akhmetzyanov ◽  
A.Yu. Sokolov

Subject. The article focuses on the advanced time-driven tools for allocating overhead expenses, which are based on process-based budgeting. Objectives. We articulate a technique for cost allocation so as to assess the cost of each process with reference to the common time driver. Methods. The study relies upon methods of systematization, classification, analogy and comparison, and summarizes the scientific literature on the subject. Results. The article presents our own suggestions on implementing TD-ABC and TD-ABB into the strategic management accounting process of developer companies. The principles were proved to help more effectively allocate overhead expenses and assess the capacity load of each process performed by functions, departments and employees. Carrying out a comparative analysis, we found certain reserves for utilizing resources more effectively. Conclusions and Relevance. The findings are of scientific and practical significance and can be used by developer and construction businesses. The conclusions can prove helpful for scientific papers, student books, and further research.


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