WGU - C213: Accounting for Decision Makers

WGU - C213: Accounting for Decision Makers

Welcome to C213: Accounting for Decision Makers, a core requirement for your WGU MBA journey. This course dives into the foundational language of business: accounting. It’s a challenge—but one you can absolutely conquer with the right tools and mindset.

Course Structure

• Deliverable: One Objective Assessment (OA)

• Content: 11 chapters on accounting principles, financial statements, and basic financial math

• Difficulty: Medium to hard

• Average Duration: 1–2 weeks with consistent study (2–3 hours/day or full weekends)

• Extended Path: 1–2 months if you're new to accounting

Adam’s Tips

• Think of accounting like a cold pool—it’s hard to get into, but easier once you're in.

• Embrace the struggle early. Don’t run from it—embrace the suck.

• Accounting feels like an onion—layered and sometimes tear-inducing, but logical once you grasp it.

• Your biggest allies: consistency, self-quizzing, and the video content.

• ChatGPT can be a game-changer. Use it to quiz yourself using exported quiz questions.

Steps to Complete the Course

1. Start with the Pre-Assessment (PA) early. Use it to diagnose your weak areas.

2. Watch the course videos (aka the Hawaiian Shirt Guy) at 1.5–2x speed. Total content: ~20 hours.

3. Download all quizzes and self-test repeatedly—retrieval practice is key.

4. Focus on the Three Financial Statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement.

5. Use the formula sheet from the OA sidebar and additional resources.

6. Book a session with your WGU instructor if you're stuck—it's worth it.

7. Review the “Grid System” video for cash budgeting questions.

8. Take the OA only when you're consistently scoring well on all topic quizzes and your second PA.

Community Tips

• The sidebar formula sheet sometimes glitches—stay calm and refresh if needed.

• Focus on concepts, not just memorizing answers from pre-assessments.

• Bring two markers, a whiteboard, and an eraser (toilet paper works) for the OA.

• External tools like ChatGPT helped others solidify their weak areas with custom quizzes.

Third-Party Resources

• Ron Daniels Finance Bootcamp

• Quizlet: C213 WGU Accounting

• Studocu study guides

• LinkedIn Learning: Finance & Accounting Basics

• YouTube – WGU C213 How to pass (my video)

Final Notes

• Be okay with failing the PA initially—it’s part of the learning process.

• If you fail the OA, you'll be assigned a custom study plan. Use it!

• The OA includes about 77 questions and typically takes 2 hours.

• Don’t just study the answers—learn the why behind each concept.

Study Guide Source Volume

This study guide synthesizes insights from 29 pages of community feedback, including video transcripts, forums, and student success stories.

You Got This!

It’s not always fun, but this WGU MBA course will teach you skills you’ll use in business and life. Stay motivated, keep testing yourself, and remember—you can absolutely do this.

Final Disclaimer

This study guide is compiled using AI and student experiences. Always refer to WGU’s official course materials and adhere to WGU academic policies. The content here may not always reflect the most current curriculum or requirements.