The accounting course in the DMBA program is a mix of both financial and managerial accounting in order to acquaint our students with the kinds of knowledge, skills, and tools they'll need to be leaders. We don't expect our students to follow a path to becoming a CFO, necessarily, but they should understanding how to work closely with financial officers to make strategic decisions.
In addition to readings and problem sets, the students will also work on a semester project comparing companies in a chosen industry.
For those following along at home, the required books this semester include:
In addition to readings and problem sets, the students will also work on a semester project comparing companies in a chosen industry.
For those following along at home, the required books this semester include:
- Understanding the Corporate Annual Report: Nuts, Bolts, and a Few Loose Screws, by Lyn M. Fraser and Aileen Ormiston
- Accounting for Decision-Making and Control 6th Edition by Jerold L. Zimmerman
- Three Harvard Business School case Studies: Industrial Grinders, Colorscope, and Dakota Office Products