
Introduction to Cost Accounting and Cost Classification
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Introduction to Cost Accounting and Cost Classification
Master the components of cost accounting, calculating break-even point and doing CVP analysis with this free course.
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- Avg. Duration4-5 Hours (Contains Video)
- Available Languages (1)
English
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CPD-Accredited
Learning Outcomes
In this free course, you will learn how to:
- 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
- Recall 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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