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

Notice

This course is provided by a third-party vendor. Please note that login instructions will not be available in the ‘My Upcoming CPE’ section of the NESCPA website. Instead, the login instructions will be sent directly to you via email by CPA Crossings. Upon completing the course, your hours will be recorded in the ‘My CPE Tracker’ section of the NESCPA website.