You need only one organization. You may choose an organization among three categories below.

• The business for which you work.
• A business organization for which a close friend or relative works and to which you have access.
• Any not-for-profit-oriented organization that has financial information available.

Select your organization. Next, based on accounting knowledge of the Case Assignment, answer questions below.

• Write a short description of that organization and your relationship to it.
• In your organization, describe how managerial accounting is working for planning and controlling.
• Indicate any specific roles of managerial accounting compared with other organizations.

SLP Assignment Expectations

It is important to answer the questions above. The discussion should be three to four pages and written in a clear and concise manner. Support your discussion with references in APA format. You are encouraged to use Excel or other compatible spreadsheet when computations are involved.

References requried.

Background information:

Management Accounting (2015) Pearson Learning  Solution, New York

Management Accounting versus Financial Accounting (2015) Pearson Learning  Solution, New York

Introduction to Managerial Accounting (2007, July 25) [Video File].

Martin, J. R. (n.d.) Management Accounting: Concepts, Techniques, and Controversial Issues – Chapter 1: Introduction. Management And Accounting Web Home Page.

Professor Myles Bassell, Managerial Accounting (2011). This is a 58-minute video presentation in YouTube. It is an excellent introduction and overview of managerial accounting. You can find other useful videos in related links.

White, L., Clinton, B., van der Merwe, A., Cokins, G., Thomas, C., Templin, K., & Huntzinger, J. (2011). Why We Need a Conceptual Framework for Managerial Costing. Strategic Finance, 93(4), 36-42.