BUS 275 Managerial Accounting & Finance

This module reviews key accounting concepts and offers perspectives on the role of accounting in markets and organizations. It also covers the importance of accounting statements in providing information to stakeholders inside and outside the firm. Participants also learn accounting principles used to strategically assess the value created by a new or existing businesses or business segments. Combining theory with sophisticated analytical tools, this module provides the solid background needed for developing and managing major corporate financial decisions. Financial statement analysis, financial forecasting, time value of money, valuation of financial securities, management of risk and return, and cost of capital are covered. Additional topics include estimation and analysis of cash flows in the capital budgeting process and examination of capital structure, dividend policies and long-term financial planning. Needs of organizations change at different stages of their development from start-up to emerging, mature and established institutions. This module explores the leadership, structural, organizational, positioning and directional tools required to excel at each stage of development.