Accounting for Managers
Author: Robert K Minniti
| CPE Credit: |
2 hours for CPAs |
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. The course is specifically designed for managers who do not have an accounting background.
This course is appropriate for managers who do not have an accounting background.
Publication Date: September 2025
Topics Covered
- Accounting Basics
- Review of the Financial Statement Assertions
- Internal Controls
- Accounting Concepts and Terms
- Glossary of Accounting Terms
Learning Objectives
- Identify basic accounting concepts
- Recognize how understanding accounting makes me a better manager
- Identify accounting terminology
- Explain the differences between cost accounting vs financial accounting
- Identify the component of the COSO Framework for Internal Controls that is often referred to as the “tone at the top”
- Identify the correct accounting equation
Level
Basic
Instructional Method
Self-Study
NASBA Field of Study
Accounting (2 hours)
Program Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
