ACCT 491 - Advanced Management Accounting

Course Description:
This course develops a conceptual understanding of the role of management accounting information. Students learn to perform analyses to support managerial decisions, design and implement effective management control systems, and develop an awareness of the moral responsibilities of management accountants. Topics include revenue variance analysis, quality as a competitive tool, transfer pricing, corporate sustainability and the balanced scorecard. Students will further develop their spreadsheet and presentation skills using advanced spreadsheet and presentation programs.

3 Credits

Equivalent(s):
ACCT 4220

Technical Requirements
Students should have completed intermediate-level coursework in the following area(s) prior to registering for this advanced-level course:

Management Accounting