XM 663 - Accounting for Executive Decision Making

(3.00 cr.)

Restricted to EMBA students. By combining case studies, readings, lectures, and class discussion, this course empowers students to integrate accounting information into organizational planning and control processes. Topics include understanding the accounting cycle; the strategic approach to analyzing financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow; costing systems; cost-volume-profit analysis; budgeting and control systems; relevant cost and decision making; performance evaluation; and strategic cost management. Practical application of both financial and managerial accounting is emphasized.