UPI Study Colleges Thomas Edison State University Managerial Accounting
Thomas Edison State University Transfer Credit · ACC 210

ACC-1020 – Principles of Managerial Accounting at TESU.

Earn this Thomas Edison State University equivalency through UPI Study's Managerial Accounting — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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🎓3 College Credits ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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Managerial Accounting — transfers as ACC-1020 – Principles of Managerial Accounting at Thomas Edison State University
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Managerial Accounting
ACC 210 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Thomas Edison State University recognizes as
ACC-1020 – Principles of Managerial Accounting
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: ACC-1020
MSCHE accredited · Transcript sent directly to Thomas Edison State University
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to TESU
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of managerial accounting, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • Master key managerial accounting concepts — cost behavior, budgeting, standard costing, and variance analysis — and apply them to real business decisions
  • Analyze and interpret financial statements to assess an organization's financial health and strategic position
  • Apply costing methods across diverse business scenarios for effective decision-making and cost control
  • Develop budget preparation and financial forecasting skills, and evaluate their impact on organizational performance
  • Strengthen critical thinking and ethical reasoning in financial analysis and accounting communication
📚Major topics covered
Corporate governance in managerial accounting Financial statements & balance sheets Cost classifications in accounting Manufacturing overhead allocation Job order cost systems Process cost systems Activity-based costing Cost-volume-profit relationships Strategic managerial decision-making Pricing strategies & methods Comprehensive budgeting Budgetary control & management Standard costs in managerial accounting Capital budgeting essentials Cash flow statement analysis Financial statement analysis techniques Technology tools in managerial accounting
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Watch lessons, take quizzes, and pass the proctored final — fully online, on your schedule. Most students finish in 28–30 days.

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Transfer to TESU

UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Thomas Edison State University's registrar. TESU applies the equivalency: ACC-1020 – Principles of Managerial Accounting.

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Managerial Accounting — two ways to enroll.

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Tuition saved vs TESU per-credit rate
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
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15

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Frequently asked questions

Everything about Managerial Accounting → TESU.

📚 About Managerial Accounting
What is Applied Managerial Accounting?
Applied Managerial Accounting teaches how businesses use accounting information to make better operational and financial decisions. Students learn how to analyze costs, create budgets, interpret financial statements, and evaluate business performance. It's ACC 210 — a standard lower-division college course worth 3 credit hours.
What skills will I gain from this course?
After completing the course, you'll be able to: analyze production and operating costs , prepare and interpret financial statements, create master budgets and financial forecasts, perform CVP analysis, calculate variance using standard costing, evaluate investment decisions using NPV and IRR, and apply differential analysis to real business scenarios.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines . Most students complete it in 28–30 days. You can move faster through familiar material or slow down on complex chapters — without any penalty.
How many college credits is this course worth?
The course is recommended for 3 semester credit hours by both ACE and NCCRS — the same evaluation standard used by CLEP, DSST, and military training programs. 1,733+ universities have already reviewed and accepted UPI Study credits.
Are there exams? How is grading done?
Yes — the course includes chapter quizzes, a final assignment, and a proctored final exam. Your grade is equally weighted: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam.
What's the difference between managerial and financial accounting?
Financial accounting focuses on reporting to external parties using GAAP. Managerial accounting is internal — it helps managers plan, control, and make decisions using cost data, budgets, and performance metrics.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Two ways: 1) Check our Find My College directory . 2) Check your university's transfer credit policy — if it recognizes ACE or NCCRS-evaluated credit, UPI Study courses qualify. You can also book a free call with our team.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. International students can purchase courses at $250 per course. UPI Study courses carry ACE and NCCRS recommendations — recognized by cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
How does UPI Study compare to community college?
Community college ACC 210 typically costs $300–$600 per credit hour , requires fixed class schedules and semester timelines. UPI Study covers the same ACE-recommended content at $250 total (under $84/credit hour), with no deadlines, no campus requirement, and an advisor who helps you transfer.
🎯 About ACC-1020 – Principles of Managerial Accounting at TESU
Does Thomas Edison State University accept Managerial Accounting as a direct equivalent to their ACC-1020 – Principles of Managerial Accounting?
Yes. Under the formal Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and Thomas Edison State University, UPI Study's Managerial Accounting is recognized as a direct named equivalent of TESU's ACC-1020 – Principles of Managerial Accounting — not just elective or GE bucket credit. This is the strongest form of transfer recognition.
Will this transfer with full named-course credit, or just as elective?
Full named-course credit. The MOU specifically lists Managerial Accounting as transferring as ACC-1020 – Principles of Managerial Accounting — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your TESU transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken ACC-1020 – Principles of Managerial Accounting at TESU or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for ACC-1020 – Principles of Managerial Accounting, TESU typically applies UPI Study's Managerial Accounting as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your TESU advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking ACC-1020 – Principles of Managerial Accounting directly at TESU?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your TESU degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while TESU's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without TESU enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at TESU to reduce overall program time.
Does Thomas Edison State University ever change which courses they accept as ACC-1020 – Principles of Managerial Accounting?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and Thomas Edison State University explicitly lists Managerial Accounting → ACC-1020 – Principles of Managerial Accounting. We update this page whenever the MOU changes. If you've already completed the course and earned an NCCRS-recommended transcript, your credit recognition is generally honored even if future versions of the MOU change.
🔄 About transferring to TESU
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my TESU degree?
Thomas Edison State University accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 50 UPI Study courses are recognized by TESU under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at TESU.
Do I need to enroll at TESU first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no TESU enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to TESU when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach TESU?
Once you complete Managerial Accounting, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Thomas Edison State University. TESU's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (ACC-1020 – Principles of Managerial Accounting) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Managerial Accounting for your TESU credit.

What is Managerial Accounting?

Managerial Accounting is the part of accounting that helps people inside a business make decisions. Instead of focusing mainly on reporting to outsiders, it looks at costs, budgets, pricing, and how operations affect profit and performance. It also covers how to read financial statements in a practical way so managers can plan, control costs, and choose among business options.

How the course teaches you

This self-paced online Managerial Accounting course uses video lessons, quizzes and assignment work, and a final exam to cover budgeting, cost behavior, variance analysis, and practical use of financial statements. When you finish, the transcript record can be sent to Thomas Edison State University, where it is recognized as ACC-1020 – Principles of Managerial Accounting, a named course equivalency in the TESU catalog.

How it helps beyond the classroom

Managerial Accounting is useful when you need to compare options, watch costs, or understand what financial statements are saying about performance. At Thomas Edison State University, the credit can fit into degree paths such as the Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts, giving you a specific accounting course that supports planning and decision-making in those programs.

Skills you walk away with

Cost behavior analysisBudget preparation and forecastingVariance analysisJob order and process costingActivity-based costingCost-volume-profit analysisFinancial statement interpretation

Taking this course toward TESU

After you complete the course, the transcript is sent for TESU review, and the registrar applies it as ACC-1020 – Principles of Managerial Accounting when it matches the named equivalency. That recognition tells you exactly where the course sits in the TESU degree plan, instead of leaving it as a general elective with uncertain placement. TESU allows up to 90 transfer credits, so this course can be part of a larger transfer strategy within that limit. Because TESU accepts ACE and NCCRS recommendations and has flexible transfer policies, the course can help degree-seeking students move more efficiently toward completion.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit if you are building toward Thomas Edison State University and want a course that carries a named equivalency, ACC-1020 – Principles of Managerial Accounting, rather than an unclassified transfer. It also makes sense if you are trying to stay within TESU's transfer structure, including the 90-credit maximum, while moving toward an AA or BA. It is not the best choice if you need a course that will count as advanced accounting beyond TESU's listed equivalency or if you are not planning to transfer to TESU.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to TESU.

Thomas Edison State University has one of the most flexible transfer policies in the country and accepts ACE & NCCRS credit recommendations. With a four-year institution's credits, you can fulfill all degree requirements except two required TESU courses.

What TESU offers UPI students
Accepts ACE & NCCRS credit recommendations
Fulfill all but 2 required TESU courses
No minimum GPA requirement
Built for adult & working learners
The numbers
90 credits
Max from noncollegiate sources (ACE/NCCRS)
100+
Areas of study to choose from

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving university's registrar.

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Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to Thomas Edison State University.