The modular format is designed to support a curriculum instead of a course . Each module focuses on a management or cost accounting topic. Modules average 36 pages, including problems and short cases. All come with an instructor support pack that includes solutions, lecture outline, Powerpoint slides, and a teaching note. The series offers many advantages over the traditional textbook.
Modular format provides an effective way to incorporate continuous improvement in course materials.
For example, within four months of releasing version 1.0, we have published version 1.1 which incorporates many improvements suggested by our adopters. This makes the subject more interesting and relevant to students. Modules incorporate behavioral and cultural aspects of accounting by emphasizing that management accounting must provide decision relevant data, improve process understanding, encourage functional behaviors, and create or reinforce important cultural values. Modules are grounded in real world experience. Modules can be used in accounting courses or in cross-discipline courses.