This course includes information to make business and operating decisions beginning with the differences between managerial and financial accounting and concepts that operational managers and owners need to understand to effectively run a business and how to manage the sales function of a business. The course concludes with information on cost related techniques, the reasons for being in business, the needs of the customers, how to best allocate financial resources and capital, strategic planning, and the budgeting process. This course is most beneficial to professionals new to this topic who may be at the staff or entry level in organization but also for a seasoned professional with limited exposure to this topic.