ACCT729 - Financial & Managerial Accounting

Description:
Effective leadership in today's complex and highly regulated business environment demands more than a working knowledge of basic accounting practices. Managers must fully grasp sophisticated financial and managerial accounting concepts and be able to apply them with ease in handling day-to-day responsibilities. Managers must also be well versed in the intricacies of corporate governance and asset protection. In this course, students will develop a clear understanding of these critical functions and issues. Students will study the foundational aspects of financial accounting, including professional structure, the interrelationships of financial statements, and multiple forms of financial analysis. Additionally, the functional aspects of managerial accounting will be covered, including planning, decision making, and performance evaluation.

Outcomes:

• Evaluate managerial accounting performance techniques
• Analyze the impact of corporate governance regulations
• Compare managerial accounting strategic planning techniques
• Assess managerial accounting decision-making techniques

Required Text(s):

• Marshall, D., McManus, W., & Viele, D. (2023). Accounting: What the numbers mean (13th ed.). McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 9781265645151