CBP LITERATURE REVIEW TOPIC
SPECIALISM: ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Management control and performance measurement
There is a significant body of literature concerning the use of management accounting techniques as part of the internal control mechanisms of an organisation. Possible research areas include: theoretical perspective on accounting and control; the use and impact of control techniques; and the role and impact of budgeting in organisations. In addition students might like to explore popular techniques such as the Balanced Scorecard. This topic is not confined to profit organisations, students could explore not for profit organisations where accounting control systems have increased in importance. Possible research areas include: ‘new public management'; the influence of the private sector on public sector accounting; and the problems of accountability and performance measurement.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.