Course Description To develop knowledge and understanding of management accounting techniques to support management in planning, controlling and monitoring performance in a variety of business contexts. The syllabus for Management Accounting (MA)/FMA, introduces candidates to elements of management accounting which are used to make and support decisions. The syllabus starts by introducing the nature, the source and purpose of management information followed by the statistical techniques used to analyse data. Then the syllabus addresses cost accounting and the costing techniques used in business which are essential for any management accountant. The syllabus then looks at the preparation and use of budgeting and standard costing and variance analysis as essential tools for planning and controlling business activities. The syllabus concludes with an introduction to measuring and monitoring the performance of an organisation. Schedule Session Day of the Week Date Time Session 1 – Lecture Friday 25/09/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 2 – Lecture Monday 28/09/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 3 – Lecture Wednesday 30/09/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 4 – Lecture Monday 05/10/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 5 – Lecture Wednesday 07/10/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 6 – Lecture Monday 12/10/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 7 – Lecture Monday 19/10/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 8 – Lecture Saturday 24/10/2026 9AM – 2PM Session 9 – Lecture Monday 26/10/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 10 – Lecture Wednesday 28/10/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 11 – Lecture Monday 02/11/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 12 – Lecture Saturday 07/11/2026 9AM – 2PM Session 13 – Lecture Monday 09/11/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 14 – Lecture Saturday 14/11/2026 9AM – 2PM Session 17 – Exam Practice Monday 16/11/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 18 – Exam Practice Wednesday 18/11/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 19 – Exam Practice Friday 27/11/2026 6PM – 9PM Session 20 – Mock Exam Monday 30/11/2026 6PM – 9PM The below syllabus is covered during this course: The nature, source and purpose of management information Data analysis and statistical techniques Cost accounting techniques Budgeting Standard costings Performance measurement Should Attend Individuals who would like to start the ACCA qualification or those who are doing their ACCA Applied Knowledge exams Prerequisites Either holding a fully awarded matriculation certificate or holding a degree in Accounting, Business Studies, or similar. There are no minimum entry requirements for students opting for the Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) Assessment On-Demand Computer Based exam (CBE) Key-Features First-class tutoring Option to attend in-person or online live Innovative materials Unique online learning Exam standard questions throughout Student support Mock exams 25/09/2026 18:00-21:00 48 hours Not Available The Hub, PwC Academy / Hybrid €398