ACCT 472 Accounting (4)

This course defines the nature and purpose of accounting and includes measurement of income, underlying assumptions, flow of funds, and analysis of performance. Also studied are basic internal information needs of modern organizations for planning and control; characteristics of alternative cost systems and factors in their design, marginal analysis, responsibility accounting, and interpretation; and use of accounting, financial, and other data for management decisions. Particular emphasis is placed on applying the tools of accounting, cost control systems, and budgeting.

Grading Basis: Graded