- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Covers the accounting function and the services it provides to the manager. Topics include preparation and interpretation of various financial statements, reports, budgets, etc., in managerial decision-making.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$662.95 - $690.91 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe and differentiate the three forms of business organization
- Prepare and analyze financial statements
- Apply the basic principles of worksheet bookkeeping to record transactions for both a service and a merchandising business, including period-end adjustments
- Complete inventory costing using FIFO and weighted average
- Identify capital assets and account for the disposal of capital assets
- Understand, explain, and employ various methods of depreciation
- Define and differentiate between a variety of terms used in cost and managerial accounting, including a break-even analysis
- Apply financial analysis techniques to a company's financial statements
- Analyze and make recommendations in several typical business decision scenarios, such as incremental analysis
- 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.
- Apply capital budgeting techniques to investment decisions
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Accounting for the Manager (FMGT 1152) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Business Administration
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Business Fundamentals
Associate Certificate Full-time
- Business Management
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Management (Financial Planning)
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Fire Executive Management
BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate Part-time
- Human Resource Management
Certificate Part-time
- International Trade and Transportation Logistics
Certificate Part-time
- Media Techniques for Business
Certificate Part-time
- Music Business
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Facilities Management Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Industrial Engineering Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Management Engineering Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Materials Management Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Small Business Management
Statement of Completion Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below are four offerings of FMGT 1152 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 68602
Dates
Apr 07 - Jul 05 Loading
- CRN 68602
- $677.24 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Richard McCallum
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- The following dates will be HELD IN-PERSON at the Burnaby Campus: Midterm: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (18:30 - 21:00) and Final: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 (18:30 - 21:00). This course is asynchronous, but not self-paced. Students must complete the assignments as shown on the course schedule. This course may not be audited. Please email any questions regarding this section to FMGT_Online@bcit.ca.
Status
CRN 20425
Dates
Apr 08 - Jul 22 Loading
- CRN 20425
- $677.24 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jul 22 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 109 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Chandan Johal
Course outline
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Registration Approval Required. Please contact the Program Assistant (fmgtpts@bcit.ca) for registration approval. Class WILL NOT be held on Tuesday, Apr. 15th, Tuesday, May 13th, or Tuesday, Jul. 1st (Canada Day). If this course is showing as full, please contact the Program Assistant (fmgtpts@bcit.ca) to request that your name is added to the waitlist.
Status
CRN 20428
Dates
Apr 09 - Jul 02 Loading
- CRN 20428
- $662.95 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Jul 02 | Wed | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 385 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Harvey Yee
Course outline
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.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
CRN 68266
Dates
May 22 - Aug 14 Loading
- CRN 68266
- $677.24 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Robin Day
Course outline
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.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 1. The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus, and have MANDATORY ATTENDANCE. Midterm: Thursday, June 26, 2025 (18:00 - 22:00) Final Exam: Thursday, August 14, 2025 (18:00 - 22:00). 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. If this course is showing as full, please contact the Program Assistant (fmgtpts@bcit.ca) to request that your name is added to the waitlist.
Status
Fall 2025
Below are three offerings of FMGT 1152 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 48954
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 06 Loading
- CRN 48954
- $690.91 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Richard McCallum
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- The following dates will be HELD IN-PERSON at the Burnaby Campus: Midterm: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (18:30 - 21:00) and Final: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (18:30 -21:00). This course is asynchronous, but not self-paced. Students must complete the assignments as shown on the course schedule. This course may not be audited.
Status
CRN 51510
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 15 Loading
- CRN 51510
- $690.91 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 15 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 202 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Chandan Johal
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.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Class WILL NOT be held on Monday, Oct. 13th (Thanksgiving), and Monday, Nov. 3rd.
Status
CRN 30767
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 16 Loading
- CRN 30767
- $690.91 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Sep 23 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
| Oct 07 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 4011 |
| Oct 14 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 4011 |
| Oct 21 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2020 |
| Oct 28 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 4011 |
| Nov 04 - Nov 18 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
| Nov 25 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 4011 |
| Dec 02 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 4011 |
| Dec 09 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
| Dec 16 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2020 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Nitasha Naicker
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.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Class WILL NOT be held on Tuesday, September 30th (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation), and Tuesday, November 11th (Remembrance Day). The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus and are MANDATORY: Quiz 1: October 7 and 14, 2025 (18:30 - 21:30) Midterm: October 21, 2025 (18:30 - 21:30) , Midterm debrief: October 28, 2025 (18:30 - 21:30), Quiz 2 November 25, 2025 and December 2, 2025 (18:30 - 21:30), Final: December 16, 2025 (18:30 - 21:30) 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.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.