Online Class: Managerial Accounting 101
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7Lessons
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5Hours
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0.5CEUs
Course Description
Managerial Accounting: The Unseen Powerhouse of Decision-Making
In the intricate realm of accounting, while financial accounting often takes the limelight with its essential functions like audits, budgets, and financial statements, there's a quieter yet profoundly impactful player: managerial accounting.
Managerial accounting, though not as recognized as its financial counterpart, plays a pivotal role in an organization's decision-making processes. It transcends the confines of traditional number-crunching, delving into realms that aren't strictly numerical. Consider this: How do you quantify customer satisfaction, employee performance, or production efficiency? It's the managerial accountant's expertise that bridges the gap between abstract data and actionable insights.
Course Overview:
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Managerial Accounting vs. Financial Accounting: While financial accounting provides a panoramic view of an organization's economic health, managerial accounting focuses on granular analyses. For instance, while financial accounting might declare a company profitable, managerial accounting could pinpoint that one lagging department is offsetting the stellar performance of others. Think of it as a medical check-up; if financial accounting states the overall health is good, managerial accounting provides detailed bloodwork showing potential vitamin deficiencies or elevated levels.
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The Role of Managerial Accounting in Decision Making: Managerial accountants take varied data, from product rates to employee efficiency, and craft comprehensive reports, translating the intricate details into digestible information. Managers armed with these insights can chart out strategic directions, ensuring the organization remains adaptive, efficient, and relevant.
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Evolution of Managerial Accounting: Though its roots stretch back over a century, the recent past has seen a renewed interest in managerial accounting. As businesses navigate the ever-evolving landscape, the nuanced intelligence provided by this branch of accounting is being recognized as invaluable.
Course Breakdown:
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Lesson One: What Is Managerial Accounting? Dive deep into the core tenets, understanding what sets managerial accounting apart from its counterparts.
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Lesson Two: Managerial Accounting in the Organization Examine the structural role and influence of managerial accounting within diverse corporate environments.
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Lesson Three: Specifics of Managerial Accountants Explore the day-to-day operations, challenges, and opportunities faced by these professionals.
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Lesson Four: Traditional Managerial Accounting A look back at the origins, understanding foundational methodologies and their relevance today.
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Lesson Five: Looking at Policies and Company Components Unpack the interplay between managerial accounting and organizational policies, and how it aids in dissecting the company's various components for analysis.
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Lesson Six: Activity Based Costing Delve into the specifics of this costing method, understanding its significance in allocating overhead costs more accurately to products.
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Lesson Seven: Balanced Scorecard Learn about this strategic planning and management system used extensively in industry, government, and nonprofit organizations worldwide to align business activities with vision and strategy.
In conclusion, as you journey through this course, you'll unravel the multifaceted world of managerial accounting, gaining a newfound appreciation for its silent yet substantial influence on organizational success. With real-world examples, detailed explanations, and the latest data, you'll emerge well-equipped to harness the power of managerial accounting, driving your organization towards unparalleled heights. Dive in, and let's decode the secrets of this unsung hero of the corporate world.
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- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Course Lessons
Learning Outcomes
- Define managerial accounting.
- Describe managerial accounting in the organization.
- Describe the specific duties of managerial accountants.
- Describe traditional managerial accounting.
- Describe policies and company components that affect managerial accounting.
- Define activity based costing.
- Summarize a balanced scorecard for a company's accounting practice.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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Student Testimonials
- "I have had a great experience in all courses instructed by Dr. Metodija S., and I'm so grateful to him." -- Anna N.
- "The course was very useful to me. I learned a lot of helpful things for our business. The instructor was great. Thank you." -- Heidi H.
- "I found that all the lessons were very powerful in explaining the course material." -- Fred K.
- "I wanted an overview of managerial accounting as I didn't feel like I understood it before. It was a good overview. What is an awesome instructor." -- Sarah K.
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