OMBA 6922 - Cost Based Decision Making
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A11, CRN 43743,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Karin Petruska
Email: kapetruska@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Managerial Accounting (WileyPlus that contains the e-text), 7th edition | J. Jiambalvo | 8220123752651 |
Recommended (Optional): Managerial Accounting, 7th Edition. Hard Copy/Loose Leaf with WileyPlus (contains the e-text).
(The difference between Required and Recommended (optional) is that the optional contains a paper copy/loose leaf of the book)
WileyPlus with the e-text will be directly integrated into the Blackboard course. There is no need to separately access any external WileyPlus link--(do not register by going to WileyPlus.com). You will register your code to gain access to WileyPlus in Blackboard Ultra.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Module 1: Ch. 1 | Managerial Accounting in the Information Age | Discussion: Response (due Wednesday) 2 Discussion Replies (due Thursday - Sunday) Quiz (due Friday) Excel Assignment (due Saturday) Discussion Introduction (due Sunday) |
| 8/31 | Module 2: Ch. 2 | Job-Order Costing for Manufacturing and Service Companies | Discussion: Response (due Wednesday) 2 Discussion Replies (due Thursday – Sunday) Quiz (due Friday) Excel Assignment (due Saturday) |
| 9/7 | Module 3: Ch. 4 | Cost-Volume Profit Analysis | Discussion: Response (due Wednesday) 2 Discussion Replies (due Thursday – Sunday) Quiz (due Friday) 3 Excel Assignments (due Saturday) |
| 9/14 | Module 4: Ch. 7 | The Use of Cost Information in Management Decision Making | Discussion: Response (due Wednesday) 2 Discussion Replies (due Thursday – Sunday) Quiz (due Friday) 2 Excel Assignments (due Saturday) Midterm Exam (Modules 1-4) (due Sunday) |
| 9/21 | Module 5: Ch. 8 | Pricing Decisions, Customer Profitability Analysis, and Activity-Based Pricing | Discussion: Response (due Wednesday) 2 Discussion Replies (due Thursday – Sunday) Quiz (due Friday) Excel Assignment (due Saturday) |
| 9/28 | Module 6: Ch. 9 | Capital Budgeting and Other Long-Run Decisions | Discussion: Response (due Wednesday) Discussion Replies (due Thursday – Sunday) Quiz (due Friday) 2 Excel Assignments (due Saturday) |
| 10/5 | Module 7: Ch. 12 | Decentralization and Performance Evaluation | Discussion: Response (due Wednesday) Discussion Replies (due Thursday – Sunday) Quiz (due Friday) Excel Assignment (due Saturday) Final Exam (Modules 5-7) (due Sunday) |
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.