ACCOUNTG 446 - Financial and Managerial Control in Service Organizations

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Accounting

Description:

Concepts from both financial accounting and managerial accounting are extended and applied to for-profit and nonprofit service organizations. The financial accounting portion examines how accounting systems in such organizations differ from manufacturing firms and how these differences affect financial analysis and valuation of service organizations. The managerial portion focuses on the use of accounting information in internal decision making. Issues include costing of activities in service organizations, activity-based management, control of operations, and performance evaluation. Intended for individuals who are seeking positions in service fields, such as health care, consulting, banking, and transportation. Instructor: Staff

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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