AC 5250 - Managerial Accounting

This course equips students to more effectively and ethically lead and influence in situations where financial issues play a key role. Students examine the economic concepts, accounting processes and financial tools used by leaders to assess conditions and take action to influence performance. This course serves as an introduction to the concepts and principles of managerial accounting and will cover cost accounting systems, budgeting, budget variant analysis, responsibility accounting and decision-making, and their relationship to leadership and the strategic decision making process. Credits: 4