Strategic Management Accounting Expert

Project Description:
We are seeking a professional researcher or academic writer with expertise in Strategic Management Accounting (SMA) to assist in developing a structured report and analysis based on academic and industry case studies.

This project focuses on the theoretical evolution and real-world application of Strategic Management Accounting since Simmonds' seminal 1981 paper. The successful freelancer will contribute to a professionally written report aimed at senior management in a public sector organisation.

Deliverables:
Research-Based Analysis

Critically evaluate the theoretical and practical development of Strategic Management Accounting since 1981.

Reference academic literature, professional publications (e.g., CIMA, ICAEW), and case-based industry examples.

Customer Profitability Analysis (CPA)

Explore real-world implementations of CPA in the private sector using academic and commercial publications.

Provide a clear summary of effectiveness, challenges, and case evidence.

Policy Report for Public Sector Senior Management

A structured report outlining:

The characteristics of Strategic Investment Decisions in public sector settings.

Recommendations for integrating ethical considerations into decision-making processes.

All recommendations must be evidence-based, citing reputable academic or industry sources.