ACC

Subject

ACC

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Managerial Accounting builds on knowledge acquired in Financial Accounting. The objective of the course is to help students develop the skillset needed to identify, measure and analyze relevant information for making strategically appropriate decisions in the pursuit of superior financial performance. This skillset is critical f all entrepreneurs and business managers. The course explores how costs are measured and viewed, how costs relate to revenues, and how both costs and revenues will react to proposed business actions. The course covers of a variety of topics related to the measurement of operational results, including how measurement can motivate appropriate business behavior. It challenges students to use their newly acquired skills to evaluate the design and measurement of business operations, to select beneficial tactical actions, and to make strategic business decisions. Credits 4 Babson College Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

Subject

ACC

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

ACC1000

4 General Credits Students who have taken ACC3502 cannot take ACC3500 or ACC3501 Broadens the base of financial accounting concepts introduced in ACC1000 and delves more deeply into accounting concepts, techniques and procedures. Topics include inventory, tangible and intangible assets, statement of cash flows, accounting changes, revenue recognition and current and long-term debt. This course is essential for those who plan a career in accounting and recommended for anyone whose career will involve the extensive use of financial statements. Credits 4

Subject

ACC

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

ACC1000

an

Subject

ACC

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

(Formerly Intermediate Accounting for Finance)

Subject

ACC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Control SCN3603

Subject

ACC

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

4 Advanced Management Credits Data and analytics are being used to assist businesses in becoming more efficient and effective in their decision- making process. This course will improve your ability to critically analyze data in order to make better business decisions and to communicate this information effectively to your audience. Students will learn how to use analytics tools from the lens of a manager, a financial statement user, a tax analyst, an auditor, and a forensic accountant. The course will introduce you to various analytics software tools (e.g., Alteryx and Tableau) and emerging AI tools (e.g., generative AI and agentic AI), while providing opportunities to interact with professionals in the field. t Credits 4 s

Subject

ACC

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

Junior or Senior Class standing

4 General Credits This course develops an in‑depth understanding of the philosophy, purpose, and practice of external auditing. It focuses on key issues facing auditing professionals, including audit risk assessment, audit planning, internal controls evaluation, substantive testing, and the use of data analytics throughout the audit process. The course also explores the auditor’s reporting and opinion responsibilities to management, shareholders, and other stakeholders, as well as the ethical and legal obligations of the profession. Through case discussions, projects, and exams, students develop technical competence and critical thinking skills related to professional standards, regulatory oversight, and auditor judgement and decision-making. Professional skepticism and professional judgment are emphasized throughout the course. Credits 4 154

Subject

ACC

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

ACC3500

4 General Credits This course extends the in-depth study of accounting concepts and techniques which began in Intermediate Accounting I and II. Topics include business combinations and consolidation of financial statements, accounting for variable interest entities, translation and remeasurement of foreign currency-denominated financial statements and consolidation of foreign subsidiaries, governmental and not-for-profit accounting and accounting for partnerships. Credits 4

Subject

ACC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

ACC3500 & ACC3501 as a pre-requisite

(Formerly Managerial Accounting)

Subject

ACC

Credits (min)

1.5

Credits (max)

1.5

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Subject

ACC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Financial Reporting (FINACC) - Whether you are starting your own business, working in the not-for-profit sector, managing your personal finances, or working for a large corporation, you will need to be able to incorporate financial information into your decision making process. The purpose of this course is to review the concepts surrounding financial reporting and to emphasize the importance of being an informed user of financial information. Financial reports will also be analyzed across companies, industries, and countries, providing linkages to entrepreneurial and strategic decision making. The course also addresses the ethical responsibility managers have to carry out their fiduciary responsibility to all stakeholders of the company, including the growth in corporate social responsibility reporting and how companies are incorporating this information into their reports and websites. Credits 2 127

Subject

ACC

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Measuring & Managing Strategic Performance (MMSP) – This course is focused on the connection between strategy execution and profitability. Students develop skills in quantitatively-grounded logical analysis in order to be able to: o Judge the financial feasibility of plans for launching new businesses or for redesigning existing ones. o Grow profitable and sustainable ventures. o Create business models that make money. Credits 2

Subject

ACC

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Subject

ACC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Subject

ACC

Credits (min)

1.5

Credits (max)

1.5

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

3 Elective Credits If you have taken and passed ACC7201, you cannot register for ACC7503, as these two courses are equivalent This course is focused on the connection between strategy execution and profitability. Students develop skills in quantitatively grounded logical analysis in order to be able to: - Judge the financial feasibility of plans for launching new businesses or for redesigning existing ones. - Grow profitable and sustainable ventures. - Create business models that make money. - Integrate analytics and Industry 4.0 concepts to make business decisions. Credits 3 Babson College Graduate Catalog 2026-2027

Subject

ACC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Prerequisite

None

3 Elective Credits This finance course bridges the gap between functional business knowledge and practical financial information. By connecting your company strategy to its financial implications, you increase the value of your organization and become a more effective business leader. Topics covered include: understanding financial statements, using finance to improve decision-making, projecting cashflows, and assessing organizational performance. The curriculum focuses on universal business problems that are specific to your needs, and teaches you how to immediately apply that information in ways that are relevant to your job. Credits 3

Subject

ACC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Independent research is available for all academic divisions. Registration is manual for students through Graduate Programs and Student Affairs. Independent Research provides an opportunity to conduct in-depth research in areas of a student's own specific interest. Students may undertake Independent Research for academic credit with the approval of a student-selected faculty advisor, the appropriate division chair, and Graduate Programs and Student Affairs. Please note that a student is responsible for recruiting a faculty advisor through the student's own initiative and obtain the advisor's prior consent/commitment before applying for an independent research project. Authorization for such a project requires submission of a formal proposal written in accordance with standards set forth by the Graduate School. The research project normally carries 1.5 or 3 credits. For more information and a proposal outline please visit: http://www.babson.edu/Academics/graduate/mba/Pages/ independent-research.aspx Credits 3 128

Subject

ACC

Credits (min)

1.5

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalogs.babson.edu

Subject

ACC

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalogs.babson.edu