Small & Medium Enterprise Managers Assessment Answer

Internal Code: 1IEHF

Accounting Assignment

Task:

The following collaborative research project aims to advise Small and Medium Enterprise Managers regarding Software Tools that support corporate decision-making.

The project requires you to work in groups, each group consisting of approximately 2 or 3 students. Please confirm your group composition and the topic of your selection with your lecturer.

Sub Task:

Research 1-2 commonly used Software Tools that support corporate decision-making through modelling and analysis. Describe the growth of such tools in the past decade. You can use graphs, tables, case studies, as you deem fit, to present your case(s).

List and briefly illustrate at least 2 features of commonly used Software Tools that support decision-making. Decision making can include – statistical decision making and quality control, forecasting, simulation, inventory management, project management or any other area(s) of interest to you.

Professionally presented and referenced report, in your own words, as a PowerPoint with voice added to each slide.Individual reflection on the group process, outlining team formation, communication, task allocaion, peer review and conflict management.

Making presentations and working in teams are important professional skills. As a graduate accountant with a Master’s degree you are expected to be able to justify and communicate accounting advice and ideas in diverse collaborative contexts. In doing this assessment you are developing and demonstrating some of these skills.