Activity-Based Costing: Is it Right for Your Organization?

Overview

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. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Highlights

The major topics covered in this course include:

• ABC versus traditional costing
• First-stage allocation
• Determining predetermined overhead rates
• Second-stage allocation
• Activity-based reporting
• Activity-based management

Prerequisites

Basic working knowledge of financial statements and business processes

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.

Objectives

After attending this session, you will be able to...

• 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

Preparation

None