Managerial Accounting

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Sophia Learning's Managerial Accounting is designed as an advanced companion to Sophia's Financial Accounting course. Together the two courses provide a thorough introduction to the two core tracks of accounting practice in a business setting.

Managerial Accounting course stats

• 35235 students successfully completed
• 72 partners accept credit transfer.
• 3.0 semester credits
• Recommended for credit to the ACE® and DEAC college and university networks.
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Assignments & grading

This is a pass/fail course. You must complete 14 Challenges (formative assessments) and 5 Milestones (summative assessments) with an overall score of 70% or better.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, you'll be able to:

• Apply cost concepts and financial accounting concepts to managerial accounting.
• Compare the use and analysis of the common costing systems.
• Analyze the use of accounting for quality and cost management.
• Analyze the use of accounting information in decision-making and budget setting.

FAQ

How many courses can I take with the free trial? Access the course content through the first Challenge of any of Sophia’s 80+ courses.

How do I confirm transfer credit with my school? Check Sophia’s list of partner schools to see if your school is on the list. If not, contact your registrar to learn about your school’s transfer credit policy and if Sophia coursework can be submitted for transfer.

Can I take courses for credit if I’m not enrolled at a school? Sophia course completions do not expire and will be available to submit for transfer when you’re ready. At that time, check with your school’s registrar for their credit transfer policies.

What happens to the coursework I’ve already completed once I become a Sophia member? If you’ve completed the first Challenge during your free trial, you can pick up right where you left off after you become a Sophia member.

What happens to my coursework if I cancel my Sophia membership? Don’t worry. Your completed courses won’t disappear if you cancel your membership. Those courses will be there for you when you’re ready to submit for transfer.

Will my HR benefits cover the cost of Sophia? If you have an education benefit through your employer, it may cover your subscription to Sophia. Check with your benefits administrator to find out if you qualify.

Managerial Accounting reviews

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Reviews:
by Deep P. on July 19, 2026
Informative course. Very nice in breaking down terms and problems.
by Clarence Deffes I. on July 19, 2026
Tough but rewarding course. Highly Recommended!!!
by Walter Henao R. on July 18, 2026
Very great course
by Cody B. on July 18, 2026
Great and easy to understand.
by Thomas C. on July 18, 2026
Great information
by Davauris M. on July 17, 2026
Great course learned a lot, I wish you didn't have to take the milestones test after every section if you understand what's going on.
by Marguerite S. on July 16, 2026
Interesting course and made simpler as I recently took accounting
by Josh B. on July 16, 2026
Great course with great examples and useful information.
by Gabriele S. on July 16, 2026
It was the most difficult one I’ve tackled so far—very challenging—even though I had already studied the fundamentals of accounting.
by Persia J. on July 15, 2026
Can be difficult but very rewarding.