Is Activity-Based Costing the Right Tool for Your Organization?
Monday, April 6, 2026
9-10:50 a.m. Central
2 CPE (2 technical)
Course code: 26WA-0238
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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.
Major subjects
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ABC versus traditional costing
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First-stage allocation
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Determining predetermined overhead rates
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Second-stage allocation
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Activity-based reporting
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Activity-based management
Learning objectives
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Revisit the fundamental underpinnings of ABC
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Understand what types of business entities may benefit from ABC
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Appreciate potential benefits of ABC
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Recognize limitations of ABC
Who should take this program?
- 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
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Instructor
Christopher Harper, DBA, CPA, MBA
Location
Online
Area
of study
Accounting & audit
Field(s)
of study
Accounting - Technical (2.0)
Level
Intermediate
Format
Group Internet Based
Sponsor
NASBA ID#: 107810
Prerequisites
Prereq.
Basic working knowledge of financial statements and business processes
Advance
prep
None
Cancellation
policy
Receive a full refund if you cancel at least four business
days before the event start date.
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