Managerial Accounting

1.5 units

This course will provide a comprehensive, graduate-level introduction to accounting applicable to companies operating in complex environments. It is designed to provide managerially oriented users of accounting with the foundational concepts, the underlying mechanics, and the overall perspective required to become effective users of accounting information. The tools covered in the course will be dedicated to understanding managerial accounting information used internally, particularly on understanding the role and importance of cost information in strategic decision making, business planning, and controls in organizations. Students may not earn credit in both ACCT 5012 and ACCT 6012.