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.
MGMT355
Management Accounting
Prerequisite(s):
Registration may close up to one week before the course begins.
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.
Textbooks and learning materials
The textbook for the course is: Garrison, Libby, Webb. Managerial Accounting (11th Edition). McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited, 2018. (ISBN: 9781260193770). An ebook is available.
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.
Professional development credits
This course may meet the requirements for the following designations:
English language requirements
To succeed in our programs and courses, you will need an advanced level of written and spoken English. If you are unsure whether your English language skills are sufficient, we recommend you complete the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 (unless otherwise noted). If you have questions or concerns about your English language proficiency, we encourage you to contact your local IELTS Test Centre.
