ACCG32003D
Intermediate Managerial Accounting
Sheridan
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version
 

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Section I: Administrative Information
  Total hours: 42.0
Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Spring/Summer 2020
Prerequisites: ACCG22000D
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: 45 credits including ACCG22000D

Program(s): Bach Bus Admin Market Manage, Bach Business Admin Accounting, Bach Business Admin Finance, Bach Human Resources, BachBus Admin Spply Chain Mgmt
Program Coordinator(s): Sean O'Flynn, Carol Bureau, Francis Fasanu, Maryam Hafezi, Mark Weaver
Course Leader or Contact: Meya Mardini
Version: 20200519_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This course will be delivered in a face-to-face or hybrid format.

 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students further develop the tools and techniques introduced in the introductory Managerial Accounting course with an in-depth study of such topics as variance analysis, budgeting, costing and pricing as well as advanced topics such as decision making under uncertainty. Students focus on the most effective methods to prepare, analyze and communicate management information to decision makers and will be introduced to the case approach. The development of the case approach in this course prepares students for the strategic business decision they will be required to make in the advanced managerial accounting course. Through the use of interactive lectures, online activities, classroom problem-solving activities and case study assignments students develop their proficiency in management accounting techniques.

Program Context

 
Bach Bus Admin Market Manage Program Coordinator(s): Carol Bureau
This is a required course in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Accounting program and an elective course in BBA Finance, BBA Human Resources, BBA Marketing and BBA Supply Chain Management. This course is an intermediate level course in managerial accounting and further develops the use of management information that was introduced, previously. This course will provide the students with a solid technical foundation needed for subsequent courses in managerial accounting. This course is designed to meet the requirements for the professional accounting program of study.

Bach Business Admin Accounting Program Coordinator(s): Francis Fasanu
This is a required course in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Accounting program and an elective course in BBA Finance, BBA Human Resources, BBA Marketing and BBA Supply Chain Management. This course is an intermediate level course in managerial accounting and further develops the use of management information that was introduced, previously. This course will provide the students with a solid technical foundation needed for subsequent courses in managerial accounting. This course is designed to meet the requirements for the professional accounting program of study.

Bach Business Admin Finance Program Coordinator(s): Mark Weaver
This is a required course in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Accounting program and an elective course in BBA Finance, BBA Human Resources, BBA Marketing and BBA Supply Chain Management. This course is an intermediate level course in managerial accounting and further develops the use of management information that was introduced, previously. This course will provide the students with a solid technical foundation needed for subsequent courses in managerial accounting. This course is designed to meet the requirements for the professional accounting program of study.

Bach Human Resources Program Coordinator(s): Sean O'Flynn
This is a required course in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Accounting program and an elective course in BBA Finance, BBA Human Resources, BBA Marketing and BBA Supply Chain Management. This course is an intermediate level course in managerial accounting and further develops the use of management information that was introduced, previously. This course will provide the students with a solid technical foundation needed for subsequent courses in managerial accounting. This course is designed to meet the requirements for the professional accounting program of study.

BachBus Admin Spply Chain Mgmt Program Coordinator(s): Maryam Hafezi
This is a required course in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Accounting program and an elective course in BBA Finance, BBA Human Resources, BBA Marketing and BBA Supply Chain Management. This course is an intermediate level course in managerial accounting and further develops the use of management information that was introduced, previously. This course will provide the students with a solid technical foundation needed for subsequent courses in managerial accounting. This course is designed to meet the requirements for the professional accounting program of study.


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

  Critical Performance:
By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to support management recommendations using appropriate and relevant management accounting reports, tools and techniques.
 
Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Define the managerial accountant's role in the decision-making process.
  2. Identify key accounting issues related to the need for change management.
  3. Discuss contemporary managerial accounting methods being implemented in organizations.
  4. Demonstrate the use of linear programming as a decision making tool.
  5. Apply various measurement spreadsheet models.
  6. Evaluate management performance for an organization using analytical tools such as responsibility accounting, activity-based costing, customer profitability analysis, strategic profitability analysis.
  7. Prepare a flexible budget for use in variance analysis to assess management performance.
  8. Assess the analytical tools used for management planning and control in not-for-profit and government organizations.
  9. Demonstrate professional behaviours including: a. work effectively in a team environment b. meet due dates c. produce professional quality assignments d. use reference materials responsibly

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS & ONLINE INSTRUCTION
 Online Quizzes (10 x 1%)10.0%
 Assignments (10 x 2%)20.0%
 Group Project10.0%
 Midterm Exam (Modules 1-3)25.0%
 Cumulative Final Exam (Modules 1-6)35.0%
Total100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:
In addition to achieving a minimum 50% overall grade, a student must have a combined average of at least 50% on the non-group components of the evaluation plan in order to receive credit for this course



Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS
 Online Quizzes (10 x 1%)10.0%
 Assignments (10 x 2%)20.0%
 Group Project10.0%
 Midterm Exam (Modules 1-3)25.0%
 Cumulative Final Exam (Modules 1-6)35.0%
Total100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:
In addition to achieving a minimum 50% overall grade, a student must have a combined average of at least 50% on the non-group components of the evaluation plan in order to receive credit for this course

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:


 

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

  • Not Eligible for PLAR

 
 
Section III: Topical Outline
Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Print Instruction Mode Professor Applicable Student Group(s)
In-Class Multiple Professors Bachelor of Business Administration
In-class & Online Instruction Multiple Professors Bachelor of Business Administration

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Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.


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