Is Activity-Based Costing the Right Tool for Your Organization?
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Accounting - Technical
- Average Rating:
- 16
- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Accounting and Auditing
- Speaker:
- Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
Description
This session provides a refresher regarding the fundamentals of activity-based costing (ABC). We will examine theoretical concepts before exploring practical possibilities for implementing ABC. A major focus of the course will be factors to consider when determining whether this managerial accounting tool is an appropriate resource for an organization.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Revisit the fundamental underpinnings of ABC
- Understand what types of business entities may benefit from ABC
- Appreciate potential benefits of ABC
- Recognize limitations of ABC
Major Subjects
- ABC versus traditional costing
- First-stage allocation
- Determining predetermined overhead rates
- Second-stage allocation
- Activity-based reporting
- Activity-based management
Course Materials
| Important CPA Credit Instructions READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (487.5 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Is Activity-based Costing the Right Tool for Your Organization Handout 2022 (2.6 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Speaker
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products
Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.
Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Advanced Preparation NoneCourse Developer
Van Der Aa Tax Ed, LLC
Designed For
- Accountants who have not recently considered ABC but want to revisit the cost-benefit prospects of ABC for potential utilization for their clients or their employing organization
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Original Recording Date 06/01/2022
Prerequisites
- Basic working knowledge of financial statements and business processes
Date Added to Catalog 02/01/2022
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
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