Course Overview
This course focuses on the context of accounting and the use of accounting information for decision making, planning, and control. It will examine how managers can utilize the tools of economics, forecasting, accounting/finance, and decision theory to aid in these critical decisions. The course will consider how differences and changes in the internal operating conditions and in the external political-economic environment can affect a manager's resource allocation decisions. Topics include incremental analysis, short- and long-run decision-making and financial analysis.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
5.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$851.32
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe and differentiate the three forms of business organization
- Apply the basic principles of worksheet bookkeeping to record transactions for both a service and a merchandising business, including period-end adjustments
- Identify the internal control principles that apply to cash
- Complete inventory costing using FIFO and weighted average
- Identify capital assets
- Understand, explain, and employ various methods of depreciation
- Define and differentiate between a variety of terms used in cost and managerial accounting
- Apply financial analysis techniques to a company's financial statements
- Analyze and make recommendations in several typical business decision scenarios
- Develop cash budgets
- Identify the components of a master budget and prepare a flexible budget.
- Apply the concepts of responsibility accounting to management evaluation and control.
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Accounting for Management (FMGT 2152) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of FMGT 2152 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 62381
Dates
Jun 06 - Aug 08 Loading
- CRN 62381
- $851.32 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 06 - Aug 08 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 102 |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
Tim Edwards
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Please contact the Program Assistant (fmgtpts@bcit.ca) for registration approval. Kindly note that this is a condensed version of the course. Late registrations will NOT be allowed for this offering.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 68604
Dates
Jun 08 - Aug 13 Loading
- CRN 68604
- $851.32 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 08 - Jun 18 | Mon, Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| Jun 22 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3615 |
| Jun 25 - Jul 09 | Mon, Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| Jul 13 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3615 |
| Jul 16 - Aug 10 | Mon, Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
| Aug 13 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3615 |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
Bernadette Edwards
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Please contact the Program Assistant (fmgtpts@bcit.ca) for registration approval. NOTE: Class WILL be held on Monday, August 3, 2026 (18:00 - 21:00 ONLINE). The following dates will be HELD IN-PERSON at the Burnaby Campus and are MANDATORY: Midterm Monday, July 13, 2026 (18:00 - 21:00) and Final: Thursday, August 13, 2026 (18:00 - 21:00) This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. The in-person dates/classes are required for students to attend, and have MANDATORY ATTENDANCE. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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