An Introduction to Strategic Cost Management

5 topics

1. Managing Cost Strategically- Strategic Cost Management, Limitations of Traditional Cost Management, Traditional vs. Strategic Cost Management
2. Organisational Context- Gaining Competitive Advantage, Value Proposition, Osterwalder's Business Model Canvas
3. External Environment Context- Industry Profitability, Basis of Competition, Industry Key Success Factors, Understanding Customers and Markets
4. Information Technology the Strategic Context- IS/IT and Porter’s Five Forces, IT/IS and the Value Chain
5. The Role of Management Accountant as a Leader- Communication, Decision Making, Business Ethics