This course is an introduction to the use of accounting information to facilitate decision making within organizations. The course covers concepts leading global organizations use to understand cost behavior, cost structure, determine the profitability of products and customers, identify opportunities for improving operational efficiency, support capital budgeting decisions, prepare budgets and evaluate employee performance. The skills acquired in the course are foundational for various careers, including general management, financial services, consulting, and those thinking of starting their own business or joining not-for-profit or government entities.