Accounting information is the lifeblood of the organization, as it facilitates and influences operational and strategic decisions intended to achieve organizational goals. Organizations benefit from three decision-oriented roles of accounting: measurement, control, and communication.
Accounting for Business Decision Making: Strategy Assessment and Control
Accounting for Business Decision Making: Strategy Assessment and Control
This course is part of Fundamentals of Accounting Specialization
Instructor: Gary Hecht, Ph.D.
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There are 5 modules in this course
You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.
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In this module, you will explore different measures of an organization's capacity and understand their implications for many different decisions, including product pricing.
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In this module, you will learn about accounting's role in pricing decisions.
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In this module, you will explore budgeting in organizations.
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In this module, you will explore many aspects of this important system.
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