In this course, you’ll explore managerial accounting topics for use in business decision-making. Financial topics of study include: relevant costs; balanced scorecard; value added and non-value added costs; allocations of indirect costs using direct, step, and reciprocal methods; allocating joint cost; main and by-product costing; determination of Economic Order Quantity (EOQ); accounting for spoilage; transfer […]

For the culminating assignment in QSO 420, you will synthesize all concepts covered in the course and provide a comprehensive analysis and set of recommendations for the case study project. Using the full case study provided in the course, prepare a professional presentation (PowerPoint or similar) that demonstrates your mastery of integrated cost and schedule […]

Over the past 10 weeks, we have explored the principles and practices of integrated cost and schedule control using Earned Value Management (EVM), including planning, performance reporting, change control, tools and software, contract management, quality/resource/scope integration, and emerging trends. For this final discussion, synthesize your learning across the entire course. Reflect on how the integration […]

QSO 420 – Integrated Cost and Schedule Control The field of project management continues to evolve rapidly. For this final short paper, analyze emerging trends and current best practices in integrated cost and schedule control and their potential application within Earned Value Management (EVM) environments. Select two to three emerging trends (such as AI-driven forecasting, […]