Accounting for Managers

This course is designed for individuals who would like to obtain a basic understanding of accounting for managers. We will discuss ways managers can leverage information received from the accounting department to improve their operations and what information they should ask for from the accounting department.

We will discuss the differences in cost accounting versus financial accounting and provide a glossary of accounting terms.

Who Should Attend
CPAs, Accounting Managers, and any individuals that want to expand their knowledge in management accounting.

Topics Covered

• Ways managers can leverage information
• Improve operations
• What information should be asked for from accounting department
• Accounting concepts
• Accounting terms
• Difference between cost accounting & financial accounting

Learning Objectives

• Recognize accounting concepts
• Identify how understanding accounting makes a better manager
• Define accounting terms
• Differentiate between cost accounting vs financial accounting

Level
Basic

Format
Live webinar

Instructional Method
Group: Internet-based

NASBA Field of Study
Accounting (2 hours)

Program Prerequisites
None

Advance Preparation
None