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Introduction To Cost Accounting 2 Credits

Introduction To Cost Accounting 2 Credits

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Learning Objectives

  • To identify the basic concepts of cost accounting
  • To review various types of costs to set up an organization's cost strategies.
  • To analyze the components of a value chain and differentiate between value-added, non-value-added, and business-value-added activities.
  • To identify and differentiate between various types of costs, including controllable, uncontrollable, support, and differential costs.
  • To recognize the significance of cost accounting in assessing an organization's income and understanding revenue sources and related expenses.

Course Overview

Cost Accounting is a method of accounting wherein all the costs involved in performing any process, project, or product are noted and analyzed. Such analysis helps the management in taking strategic decisions. Cost accounting uses various techniques to make an organization cost-effective.

This CPE Accounting webinar is designed to introduce participants to the basic concepts of cost accounting. The course provides a comprehensive overview of cost accounting, elucidating key concepts, objectives, and certifications. Emphasis is placed on the importance of cost accounting in understanding organizational income and expenses.  The webinar delves into organizational strategy considerations, core competencies, and the value chain. Terminology, types of costs, cost allocation methods, and cost analysis techniques are explained. Practical applications, like job order costing and marginal costing, are explored, culminating in a discussion on budgeting strategies, including participatory and imposed budgets. It also introduces tools like the Balanced Scorecard and Strategy Maps for strategic management.

Key topics: 

Participants will be introduced to various cost accounting concepts including:

  • Organizational strategies
  • Value chains
  • Types of costs
  • Cost allocation
  • Budgeting.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Accounting for CPA in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 2 PL Eligible
Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for CIPM 2 PL Eligible
Cost accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 2 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Dr. Robert Minniti - Expert Speaker on Accounting and Fraud

Dr. Robert Minniti , CPA (US)

President, Minniti CPA LLC

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Dr. Minniti is the President and Owner of Minniti CPA, LLC. Dr. Minniti is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Forensic Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Valuation Analyst, Certified in Financial Forensics, Master Analyst in Financial Forensics, Chartered Global Management Accountant, and is a licensed private investigator in the state of Arizona. Dr. Minniti received his doctoral degree in business administration from Walden University, received his MBA degree and Graduate Certificate in Accounting from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management, and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix. Dr. Minniti taught graduate and undergraduate courses in forensic accounting at DeVry University, Grand Canyon University, Kaplan University, Northwestern University, and the University of Phoenix.


He designed graduate and undergraduate courses for Grand Canyon University, Northwestern University, and Anthem College. He is a writer and public speaker. He has experience in forensic accounting, fraud examinations, financial audits, internal audits, compliance audits, real estate valuations, business valuations, internal control development, business continuation planning, risk management, financial forecasting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance work. Dr. Minniti is an instructor teaching continuing professional education classes for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Compliance Online, CPE Link/CCH . AccountingEd, Global Compliance Panel, Clear Law Institute, CPE Solutions, Canopy CPE, The Institute of Management Accountants, the National Association of Valuators and Analysts, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and various state CPA Societies.

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Uchechi Oruwari, CIA

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The content of Introduction To Cost Accounting by Dr. Robert Minniti was presented in a clear and understandable manner. It covered all essential cost accounting topics and provided sufficient depth for an introductory learners like me.

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Ani Binitie, CPA (US)

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The presenter was very easy to follow and the information in the course was a very good refresher for what I studied in college.

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