Description and Objectives

Use of accounting data by financial managers in the planning and control of organizational
activities. The course provides a framework to develop the methodology of managerial
accounting as an integral tool of managerial decision-making in a contemporary business
environment. Topics include cost concepts, profit planning, budget decision techniques, planning
pricing decisions, inventory control, and quantitative decision techniques.

Textbooks

Managerial Accounting for Undergraduates by Christensen, Hobson, Wallace, Matthews – 2nd
Edition. The required readings, videos and exercises will be provided within the modules for the
course.

Microsoft Office 365 – Throughout the course PowerPoint and Excel is used. Be sure your device
has Microsoft 365 with PowerPoint and Excel.

Laptops needed for homework.
Recommended Materials
Basic Calculator

Course Requirements

Class Policies
Attendance:
Mandatory – As each chapter and class builds on prior knowledge – attending and participating
in every class is essential for success. If you will not be attending a class, please email the
Instructor of the class to explain your situation.
Technology:
A computer or tablet and internet access is required for this course. The learning management
system works best with Google Chrome.

Successful Students

Objectives
Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A. Demonstrate an understanding of accounting information that is developed internally, for
management decisions
B. Identify the difference between managerial and financial accounting, and their inter-
relationship
C. Analyze financial statements for business decisions
D. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of cost accounting