CMA Part 1: Financial Reporting, Planning, Performance and Control

Book excerpt: Study for the Certified Management Accountant Part-One exam with this exam prep textbook. You will learn:Section A - External Financial Reporting Decisions: You'll learn to master Financial Statements, and Recognition, Measurement, Valuation and Disclosure.Section B - Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting: You'll learn to master Strategic Planning, Budgeting Concepts, Forecasting Techniques, Budget Methodologies, Annual Profit Plan and Supporting Schedules, Top-level Planning and Analysis.Section C - Performance Management: You'll learn to master Cost and Variance Measures, Responsibility Centers and Reporting Segments, and Performance Measures.Section D - Cost Management: You'll learn to master Measurement Concepts, Costing Systems, Overhead Costs, Supply Chain Management, Business Process Improvement.Section E - Internal Controls: You'll learn to master Governance, Risk and Compliance, Internal Auditing, and Systems Controls and Security Measures.Examples & Illustrations: Throughout the textbook you'll find illustrations and examples to help you learn and assimilate the content in a visual way.