Integrates the accounting process with the planning, coordinating, and control functions of the business organization. Topics include strategic planning, tactical and operational decision making, budgeting, responsibility accounting, and performance measurement. Prerequiste: ACT 2200 or equivalent.

( ACCT 2200 OR ACT 2200 )

1)        Describe the strategic planning process and explain all aspects of confrontation theory, including the balanced scorecard and value chain analysis.
2)        Explain how costs can be used to make decisions, using sensitivity analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, and relevant costing.
3)        Understand the budgeting function and its behavioral impact on the organization.
4)        Identify different types of performance measurement tools and the responsibility accounting process.
5)        Explain the main features of activity based costing and management.

1. Required Materials


1. Textbooks

Managerial Accounting for Managers - 1.Edition - 2008
Noreen, Brewer, & Garrison
McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 9780073526973



APA Manual
The APA Manual 5th Edition is a recommended textbook for all courses.
Effective August 1^st 2009, the 6th edition of the APA Manual is recommended for all courses.

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Please note that all required and recommended materials should be referenced in APA style.