Management Control Association
The Management Control Association (MCA) is a United Kingdom-based nonprofit organisation registered as a charity (No. 293367) with the Charity Commission, dedicated to advancing public education in the theory and practice of management control systems[2]. Established in 1985 as a private company limited by guarantee (No. 01913320), it operates internationally to promote scholarly research and collaboration in organisational control mechanisms[5].

Activities

The MCA organises annual workshops and international conferences across Europe and the UK, fostering dialogue among researchers at all career stages. These events focus on both completed and in-progress research, encouraging methodological diversity and interdisciplinary collaboration[1]. A triennial conference serves as its flagship event, most recently hosted by the University of Durham in 2023[1].

Governance

A council oversees the association, comprising academics such as Professor Elaine Harris (Chair) and Dr. Melina Manochin (Honorary Secretary). Membership requires a nominal annual donation, supporting operational costs and a seed-corn funding initiative for early-career researchers[1][4].

Objectives

Its core mission involves facilitating knowledge exchange about control frameworks in organisational contexts, including strategic planning, performance measurement, and governance structures. The association prioritises creating rigorous yet supportive environments for methodological innovation in management control research[1][2].

Recognition

As a registered charity, the MCA aligns its activities with educational advancement under UK charity law[3]. Its company registration reflects a nonprofit structure, reinvesting resources into academic programming rather than shareholder returns[5].

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[1] https://www.managementcontrolassociation.ac.uk [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/293367 [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/293367/governance [4] https://www.managementcontrolassociation.ac.uk/contacts/ [5] https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01913320