Cost Accounting and Cost Analysis

Cost Accounting and Cost Analysis help organizations track, control, and optimize costs for better financial decisions and improved business efficiency.
Duration: 1 Day
Hours: 2 Hours
Training: Live Training
Training Level: All Level
Live Session
Single Attendee
$149.00 $249.00
Live Session
Recorded
Single Attendee
$199.00 $332.00
6 month Access for Recorded
Live+Recorded
Single Attendee
$249.00 $416.00
6 month Access for Recorded

About the course:

Cost accounting and cost analysis are essential tools for effective management decision-making and operational efficiency in any organization. This course, “Cost Accounting and Cost Analysis,” introduces the fundamental concepts, methods, and applications of cost accounting. Participants will learn how to classify, record, and analyze costs, enabling them to provide valuable insights for budgeting, pricing, and performance evaluation. Whether you’re starting your career in accounting, managing a business, or simply aiming to strengthen your financial skills, this course delivers practical knowledge that you can use right away.

Course Objective:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the purpose and scope of cost accounting in organizations.
  • Classify different types of costs and cost behaviors.
  • Apply key cost accounting methods, including job costing, process costing, and activity-based costing.
  • Analyze cost information for budgeting, control, and decision-making purposes.
  • Interpret and communicate cost analysis results to stakeholders.

Who is the Target Audience?

This course is suitable for:

  • Accounting and finance professionals seeking to develop expertise in cost accounting.
  • Managers and business owners are responsible for budgeting and cost control.
  • Students of accounting, business, or finance.
  • Anyone interested in understanding how costs impact organizational decisions.
  • Professionals transitioning into roles involving cost analysis or management reporting.

Basic Knowledge:

  • No prior experience with cost accounting is required, but basic financial knowledge will be helpful.

Curriculum
Total Duration: 2 Hours
Introduction to Cost Accounting

  • Definition, Purpose, and Scope of Cost Accounting
  • Difference Between Financial Accounting and Cost Accounting
  • Users of Cost Information

Classification of Costs

  • Direct vs. Indirect Costs
  • Fixed, Variable, and Mixed Costs
  • Product Costs vs. Period Costs

Costing Methods

  • Job Order Costing
  • Process Costing
  • Activity-Based Costing (ABC)
  • Standard Costing

Cost Analysis for Decision Making

  • Break-even Analysis and Contribution Margin
  • Relevant Costs for Decision Making
  • Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) Analysis
  • Marginal Costing vs. Absorption Costing

Budgeting, Control, and Performance Evaluation

  • The Role of Cost Accounting in Budgeting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Performance Measurement and Reporting

Practical Applications and Q&A

  • Case Studies and Real-World Examples
  • Tools and Software for Cost Accounting
  • Open Q&A Session