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Spring 2026 Lecture Distance Learning Recitation Core Transfer LibraryLower Division
An introduction to management's internal use of accounting information--for decision making, production management, product costing, motivating and evaluating performance, and budgeting. CTL:IPO 1802 Accounting II
Learning Outcomes1Understand how managerial accounting and financial accounting differ and the role of managerial accounting in costing a company's products or services.
2Understand how accounting information is used to make decisions for the firm, improving its operational efficiency and increasing its profits.
3Understand how accounting information can be used to evaluate the performance of managers at all levels of an organization.
4Understand concepts, and not rely on memorization, so that one can use the topics/information in new situations, in other courses and in one's professional career.
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