ACCT 2603 04: Managerial Accounting

ACCT 2603 - Managerial Accounting

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 04, CRN 40040,

Credit hours: 3

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Michael Villano

Email: mcvillano@ysu.edu

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Senior Lecturer of Accounting and Finance
PhD, Kent State University-Higher Education Administration/Business Practices Concentration 2016
Graduate Certificate in College Teaching, Kent State University - 2013
MPA, Cleveland State University-Public Finance Concentration - 2004
B.S. in B.A.-Accounting, Youngstown State University - 1998

Certified Public Accountant-State of Ohio
Certified Management Accountant-IMA
Chartered Global Management Accountant-AICPA

Office: WCBA 3330
Phone: 330-941-3199
Email: mcvillano@ysu.edu
Preferred Contact Method: E-mail

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Course Description

2603. Managerial Accounting. Study of the accounting informational needs of management. Emphasis on techniques of planning and control. Prereq.: "C" or better in ACCT 2602 OR ACCT 2602H. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required Managerial Accounting (2025/Evergreen Edition) Wild, John J. 9781266076206

Required: Managerial Accounting (2025/Evergreen Edition) by John J. Wild, McGraw Hill publishers.  CONNECT IS NOT REQUIRED

Students can also purchase the ebook version on-line.

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Course Outline

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Chapter 1 - Managerial Accounting Concepts and Principles Homework: E1-1, E1-2, E1-6
8/31 Chapter 1 - Managerial Accounting Concepts and Principles Homework: E1-10, P1-3A, Ethics C3
9/7 Chapter 2 - Job Order Costing Homework: E2-4, E2-5, E2-18, E2-30, P2-5B
9/14 EXAM 1 - Chapters 1 & 2 Review and Exam
9/21 Chapter 4: Activity Based Costing and Analysis Homework: E4-1, E4-3, E4-12, E4-15, E4-23
9/28 Chapter 5: Cost Behavior and CVP Analysis (omit variable costing)
10/5 Chapter 5: Cost Behavior and CVP Analysis (omit variable costing) Homework: E5-2, E5-7, E5-9, E5-22, P5-1A
10/12 EXAM 2 - Chapters 4 & 5 Review and Exam
10/19 Chapter 7: Master Budgets and Performance Planning Homework: E7-3, E7-12, E7-18, E7-19
10/26 Chapter 8: Flexible Budgets and Standard Costs (partial chapter coverage) E8-6
11/2 Chapter 9: Performance Measurement/Responsibility Accounting E9-9, E9-12, E9-18
11/9 EXAM 3 - Chapters 7, 8, 9 Review and Exam
11/16 Chapter 10: Relevent Costs for Managerial Decisions Homework: E10-3, E10-8, E10-14
11/23 Chapter 11: Capital Investment Decisions Homework: E11-3, E11-5, P11-4A
11/30 Chapter 11/12: Capital Investment Decisions/Statement of Cash Flows Homework: E12-3, E12-15
12/7 Course Wrap up and Final Exam Review

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning. 

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