Management Accounting System (MAS)If management accountants are to support managers, and more specifically provide strategic support, we need to ensure that our accounting systems are robust and capable. Supporting managers requires an understanding of:- What managers do and the decisions they make;- What information they require; and- How to capture, analyze and transform organizational data into the appropriate information.

Hence, a management accounting system (MAS) is defined as the organized process or system that identifies, collects, processes and communicates financial (and relevant non-financial) information. The MAS is a small part or subset of the overall management information system (MIS) of an organization. The MIS is an integrated system that combines all of the organizational areas, including sales/marketing production, accounting, human resources, logistics and other parts of an organization. If is important that the MAS is properly integrated into the overall MIS so that data and information is easily accessible and useful (Gelinas & Sutton, 2002).Required:Conduct research in the area of MAS and chose an organization of your choice as a case study to demonstrate the role of MAS in helping managers create, manage and protect value.

Note:1. You can use the e-database of FNU library to search for peer-reviewed ranked scholarly articles from this link:

http://www.fnu.ac.fj/library/digital-library/e-databses;2. Other useful sources from internet.3. Provide references and avoid plagiarism (see plagiarism section in this assignment for more details)

Length:Maximum: 3,000 words (You may use any format of your choice)DUE DATE:6 September, 2019 - Submission of hardcopy into the assignment drop box, however you can check your plagiarism score on Moodle (preferably less than 20% is acceptable).FAILURE TO SUBMIT ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME:Note that failure to submit an assignment on time will lead to a penalty.Exceptions to this rule will only be granted where a late submission is due genuine reasons which need to be communicated with the course coordinator.PLAGIARISM:Plagiarism means using another person's idea without giving them proper credit. The other person could be an author, critic, journalist, artist, composure, lecturer, tutor or another student. You can be committing unintentional plagiarism if you do not understand and use the acceptable scholarly methods of acknowledging another person's idea. Students should include appropriate references and attribution when they use another person's material.Important note:You may check on Moodle via Turnintin Software which allows several submissions before your final due date to avoid plagiarism percentage. Note less than 20% is acceptable.MARKING CRITERIA:Assignments will be marked according to the following guidelines:1. Content which includes the quality of source material, clear and precise identification and evaluation of relevant issues and arguments raised as bases of conclusions.2. Presentation of the assignment should be logical and coherent (headings can be used to facilitate this requirement).3. All parts of the assignment should be integrated.4. Writing style, including English expression, spelling and grammar.5. Evidence of appropriate and sufficient review of materials (such as articles) and understanding of issues and arguments raised.6. Overall quality of presentation which should include compliance with assignment instructions anda) Identification of the major arguments and conclusions.b) Identification of any gaps or limitations of the arguments and conclusions.7. Compliance with FNU regulations as outlined in your Course Outline.

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