This course examines the increasing importance of management accounting in an organization and its contributions to the strategic management process and explores current research in the areas of strategy, ethics and governance, sustainability and accountability. Many stakeholders expect organizations to adopt strategies and engage in behaviours that are sustainable for the long-run and contribute to the long-run sustainability of the society. This course engages four interrelated concepts: strategy, ethics and governance, sustainability and accountability. The course also deals with the integrative and interdisciplinary role of management accountants and their ability to use both qualitative and quantitative information in the planning, controlling and decision-making processes. The performance assessment and cost containment systems within an organization will also be reviewed. The course focuses on critical thinking skills and applying knowledge to situations encountered in professional practice through the use of integrated cases.