Acct 363 - Cost Analysis and Control

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

Focus on the impact of changes in markets, operations, and information technology that affect the design of management accounting systems. Emphasis is on the strategic role of cost information in planning and controlling operations. Current thrusts of quality control and customer service in managing operations have placed new demands on management accounting systems beyond the traditional role of product costing for financial reporting. Course objective is to analyze how these new demands can be met through the expansion of the scope of management accounting systems. Prerequisites: Junior standing and Acct 2620.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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