Accounting For Decision Making –

acc400

(3 credits)

This course concentrates on effective decision making as it relates to financial activities in a business enterprise. Course topics will include financial assets, liabilities, equity, business operations, financial management, and financial statement analysis. Students will have the necessary analytical tools to enhance business operations.

This undergraduate-level course is 5 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

Assets and Internal Controls
- Compare and contrast current and noncurrent assets.
- Identify significant accounting estimates.
- Examine internal controls.
Liabilities and Equity
- Differentiate between current and noncurrent liabilities.
- Compare and contrast the various types of equity accounts.
Business Operations
- Evaluate profitability in the organization.
Financial Management
- Compare and contrast lease versus purchase options.
- Analyze the various components of the capital structure.
Financial Statement Analysis
- Apply various budgeting and forecasting techniques for decision making.
- Examine the impact of the financial statements to the organization.

The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

Accounting For Decision Making –

acc400

Assets and Internal Controls

Liabilities and Equity

Business Operations

Financial Management

Financial Statement Analysis

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