MGMT355

Management Accounting

Accounting isn’t just for accountants. Learn how to use accounting information and a variety of analytical techniques to help with decision-making, planning, and control. Topics include cost terms, concepts and classifications, cost-volume-profit analysis, job order costing, variable costing, profit planning, flexible budgets and overhead analysis, profitability analysis, using cost data, the concept of present value, and capital budgeting decisions.

Prerequisite(s):

This course is available at the following time(s) and location(s):

Section Sessions Date/time Campus Instructor(s) Cost Registration
MGMT355-VA1137 12 Van David Chan
$590 Register

What will I learn?

After completing this course, you should be able to do the following:

  • Explain the key concepts of managerial accounting
  • Use cost data in your decision-making
  • Prepare an operating budget
  • Develop a capital budget
  • Apply accounting information to the planning and control process

How will I learn?

This university-level course may consist of a combination of lectures, workshops, case studies, examinations, projects, papers, assignments, and group presentations. It requires at-home study and preparation. You can expect reading and other assignments on a weekly basis.

How will I be evaluated?

We'll evaluate your performance in this course using a combination of in-class or take-home assignments, exams, individual or group projects, participation, and attendance. To meet course demands, you should have an advanced level of written and spoken English.

If English is not your first language, we recommend you complete the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 6.5. If you have any questions or concerns about your English language proficiency, we encourage you to contact us.

Textbooks and learning materials

Course fees do not include textbooks or other materials, which you may purchase from the SFU Bookstore. We recommend you purchase your textbooks as soon as you've registered. The quantities are limited at the bookstore.

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