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
This course is part of Fundamentals of Accounting Specialization
Taught in English
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Instructor: Gary Hecht, Ph.D.
Sponsored by University of Illinois
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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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