BF3307 Strategic Management Accounting

Researching a sector, analysing data and writing a formal report are very common requirements for graduate roles. Previously a student used this coursework to support an assessment centre for a major travel company which involved assessing whether to open a new retail shop outlet.

Module Learning Outcomes Assessed:

1. Implement and evaluate the use of management accounting tools from a strategic perspective in a variety of organisational contexts

2. Analyse and communicate management accounting information using a range of appropriate mediums and language to decision makers in
organisations. 

Assessment Criteria

Case study (see pages 3-13 and Excel spreadsheet for Boots)

You will be required to provide answers to the tasks set in the case study for Boots. It is expected that you will draw on information in the case and additional research conducted around the industry and the techniques adopted in the case.

Ethical Requirements

No primary data will be required for this report. All data will be secondary, obtained from information freely available in the public domain.

Essential Reading for Coursework Task

You will find some relevant references on the module outline which you can use to start the project. However, you need to do your own research and look for more evidence to use for the project.

Task 1

You have been hired as a consultant to Boots PLC to advise Senior Management on whether the company should undertake significant capital investment and either open a new physical store: The ‘Edge of Town’ investment project in December 2022 (Option 1) OR an alternative retail investment to support online sales growth (Option 2). Despite Covid-19 and the recent store rationalisation programme, Boots PLC still has a number of store opening opportunities to consider in new locations.