Accounting for Manager

Course Synopsis

This course introduces students to the accounting techniques and information used in managerial decision-making. You will explore how accounting information systems help managers address operational and strategic problems by managing and reporting on a company’s financial position, performance, and cash flow. Key topics include financial statement analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, capital investment decisions, and emerging accounting trends such as sustainability reporting.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Analyse and interpret data from accounting information systems for managerial decisions.
2. Apply accounting techniques to solve standard management problems and determine decision-making parameters.
3. Demonstrate advanced understanding of accounting tools and their use in business problem-solving.
4. Accurately present and analyse accounting information across a range of business scenarios.

Participant Target

This course is designed for:

• Undergraduate students pursuing degrees in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Management who seek a strong foundation in managerial accounting to support their academic progression and employability.
• Early-career professionals in accounting, finance, or administration roles who want to strengthen their technical knowledge of accounting tools, financial reporting, and decision-making techniques to enhance their workplace performance.
• Aspiring managers or supervisors from non-accounting backgrounds (e.g., operations, marketing, HR) aiming to improve their financial literacy to better understand budgeting, financial statements, and cost analysis for informed managerial decisions.
• Entrepreneurs and business owners seeking practical skills to interpret financial statements, manage budgets effectively, and apply accounting data in operational and strategic decision-making.
• Anyone preparing for further professional qualifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, ACCA) who require mastery of fundamental and intermediate accounting concepts as part of their certification pathway.

Course Syllabus