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Introduction to Cost Accounting and Cost Classification 

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Introduction to Cost Accounting and Cost Classification
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Overview

Master the components of cost accounting, calculating break-even point and doing CVP analysis with this free course

Duration

4 hours

Total fee

Free

Mode of learning

Online

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Introduction to Cost Accounting and Cost Classification
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Introduction to Cost Accounting and Cost Classification
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Course details

What are the course deliverables?
  • Discuss the concept of cost accounting and the types of cost in cost accounting
  • Identify the different ways of classifying costs
  • Explain cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis and the break-even (B/E) point
  • Explain how graphs are plotted for fixed, variable and semi-variable costs
  • Analyze the formulas for calculating the profit equation and contribution margin
  • Explain how break-even point analysis can be applied in cost accounting
  • Discuss the concept of sales mix and how to calculate the break-even point of the sales mix
  • Explain the concept of sensitivity analysis and its importance in cost accounting
  • Explain how to calculate the profit-volume (PV) ratio
  • Discuss the concepts of relevant versus sunk costs and make or buy decisions
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More about this course
  • This free online course in cost accounting provides a comprehensive guide to the importance of financial management and the components of cost accounting
  • Learn about ways cost can be classified along with the functions of marginal cost
  • You will also learn how to calculate and analyse the break-even point using different relevant case studies
  • This course begins by introducing you to the important steps to consider in financial management as well as the different components of cost accounting
  • You will learn about the various ways cost can be classified, the components of cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis, the different methods of calculating profit as well as contribution margin, and the importance of marginal cost in cost accounting
  • Learn about the different formulas for calculating profit and contribution margin in cost accounting, as well as how the CPV graph is plotted along with examples of how it applies to our daily lives
  • Finally, the material introduces you to the function of the break-even (B/E) point as well as how it can be applied in accounting problems
  • It will teach you about the functions of sensitivity analysis and under which condition the cost-volume-profit assumption can be changed
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Introduction to Cost Accounting and Cost Classification
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Alison 
Curriculum

Introduction To Cost Accounting

Introduction To Cost Accounting - Learning Outcomes

Introduction To Cost Accounting

Classification Of Cost

Marginal Costing

Cost Volume Profit Analysis

Margin Of Safety

Introduction To Cost Accounting - Lesson Summary

Breakeven Point And Sensitivity Analyses In Cost Accounting

Breakeven Point And Sensitivity Analyses In Cost Accounting - Learning Outcomes

Application Of Breakeven Point Analysis

Sensitivity Analysis

Case Of Ayur Pharma

Different Decison Scenarios And Profit Planning

Relevant Costs In Decison Making

Breakeven Point And Sensitivity Analyses In Cost Accounting - Lesson Summary

Cost Accounting Case Studies

Cost Accounting Case Studies - Learning Outcomes

Case Study: Breakeven Point

Case Study: JSW ISPAT Steel

Case Study On Projection: Divya Aushadhi Limited

Case Study: Shree Cements

Cost Accounting Case Studies - Lesson Summary

Course Assessment

Introduction To Cost Accounting And Cost Classification - Course Assessment

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