BUS 5540 Accounting for Healthcare Professionals

This course will provide an in-depth investigation and study of the use and application of accounting information as related to the decision-making process in the healthcare arena. Subject matter consists primarily of methods and concepts for financial reporting and techniques of current and long-term asset valuation. Emphasis will be placed on the not-for-profit accounting principles and the question of equity. Topics include third party payments, legal issues, reimbursement, fund-raising; as well as managerial accounting concepts and their relevance to business decisions. There will be a large focus on the study of cost behavior, cost volume profit relationships, standard and process costs and budgeting to foster a meaningful comprehension of managerial accounting.   

Credits

3

Distribution

Business