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Cost Analysis, Control and Optimization

Why Attend

Cost management is an important topic in accounting and finance as its effects stretch to all departments and impact the financial position of the organization. Cost management covers several cost concepts such as job and batch orders and absorption costing. The pinnacle of any cost management training is activity-based costing which helps in making better decisions. Among these decisions are whether to drop or keep a product, make or buy, and replace or keep a piece of equipment. Moreover, cost management includes allocating costs of service departments internally. Also covered in this course are cost estimations and transfer pricing. The course will close with evaluating performance and a brief discussion on the balanced scorecard and managing scarce resources.

Course Methodology

This course aims at making this advanced subject easier for participants to understand by covering the material using several examples and exercises. In addition, there will be explanations from the subject matter expert and a sharing of knowledge between participants.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Discover the importance of analyzing and managing costs
  • Develop important tools for planning and decision making
  • Explain Activity-Based Costing (ABC) and Activity-Based Management (ABM)
  • Estimate costs and allocate them properly
  • Evaluate and manage performance through strategic cost management

Target Audience

Financial managers or directors, accountants, financial assistants, budget accountants, analysts, budget and planning managers and coordinators, operations managers, facilities managers and professionals interested in cost management.

Target Competencies

  • Distinguishing relevant costs
  • Analyzing costs
  • Allocating costs
  • Calculating product costs using different methods
  • Assessing value-adding costs
  • Choosing between cost alternatives
  • Advising management to buy or manufacture
  • Evaluating performance

Location:

South Africa

Training Dates:

Each course starts every Monday of each week. Please book your training on a date that is a Monday.

Course Duration:

Unit Standard:

NQF Level:

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Course Fees

Note: Please fill in the online application form on the left or bottom if this page to receive a quotation with detailed pricing from AATICD.

How to Apply:

To Apply Simply Fill in the Online Enquiries / Applications form on the Right Sidebar or Bottom of this website https://www.aaticd.co.za

NB: Terms and Conditions for Payment and Refunds

1.1. Full payment for the training workshop must be made at least 5 days before the scheduled workshop date.

1.2. Payment can be made via bank transfer, credit card, or any other agreed-upon method.

1.3. A confirmation of payment will be issued upon receipt of funds.

1.4. Any form of Payment means that trainee / delegate / client receiving the training accepts the training and agrees to these terms and conditions.

2. Cancellation and Refund Policy

2.1. Cancellations made 30 days or more before the workshop date will be eligible for a full refund, minus any administrative fees.

2.2. Cancellations made 15 to 29 days before the workshop date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the total payment.

2.3. Cancellations made less than 14 days before the workshop date will not be eligible for a refund.

2.4. Participants who fail to attend the workshop without prior notice will not be eligible for a refund.

3. Rescheduling

3.1. If a participant wishes to reschedule, a request must be submitted at least 14 days in advance, subject to availability.

3.2. A rescheduling fee may apply.

4. Workshop Cancellation by the Organizer

4.1. AATICD reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the workshop due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to low enrolment, trainer unavailability, or force majeure events.

4.2. In the event of cancellation by AATICD, participants will be offered a full refund or the option to attend a rescheduled session.

4.3. AATICD is not responsible for any additional costs incurred by participants, such as travel or accommodation expenses.

5. Refund Processing

5.1. Approved refunds will be processed within 7 business days from the date of cancellation approval.

5.2. Refunds will be issued using the original payment method unless otherwise agreed.

6. Contact Information

For any questions regarding payments and refunds, please contact us at:

Email: apply@aaticd.co.za

Phone: +27 73 016 5042

By registering for the workshop, participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions.

In-House Trainings are also available for 3 or more delegates for any duration. Please consult with our Administration for such In-House training bookings.


Course Outline

  • Strategic need for analyzing and managing costs
    • Definition of cost management
    • Dimensions of cost management
    • Product costing systems: concepts and design issues
    • Cost behavior, types, and hierarchy
    • Cost accumulation job shop
    • Batch production operations
    • Variable versus absorption costing
  • Cost management decisions
    • Decision-making process
    • Identifying relevant costs
    • Evaluating alternatives
    • Outsourcing decisions: make or buy
    • Add or drop product or business line
    • Replacing equipment
    • Special order pricing decisions
  • Activity-based management
    • ABC systems
    • Analyzing value-added versus non-value-added activities
    • Activity-based management
    • Managing customer profitability
    • Managing quality and time to create value
  • Cost estimation and transfer pricing
    • Cost estimation techniques
      • Identifying and choosing a cost driver
      • Simple regression analysis
      • Multiple regression analysis
      • High-low method
      • Applications in Microsoft Excel
    • Allocating costs of support departments
      • Direct method
      • Step method
      • Reciprocal method
    • Inter-group transfer pricing issues
  • Evaluating and managing performance
    • Cost, volume, profit analysis
    • Breakeven point
    • The breakeven point for multiple products
    • Target income
    • Operating leverage
    • Margin of safety
    • Managing scarce resources
    • Flexible budget
    • Activity-based budgeting
    • Strategy, balanced scorecards, and performance measurement

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