Learn Cost Accounting, management accounting and managerial accounting.
Unlock the full potential of cost accounting by mastering both theory and practical application—enhanced with Excel-based case studies.
What you’ll learn
- Explain the role of cost accounting in business decision-making..
- Apply job order, process, and activity-based costing methods..
- Analyze cost behavior and perform CVP and break-even analysis..
- Use standard costing and variance analysis to control costs..
Course Content
- Introduction –> 4 lectures • 18min.
- Basic Cost Concepts –> 5 lectures • 34min.
- Job order costing –> 3 lectures • 13min.
- Process Costing –> 5 lectures • 27min.
- Allocation overhead cost –> 4 lectures • 15min.
- Activity-Based Costing (ABC) –> 5 lectures • 28min.
- Variable and Absorption Costing –> 8 lectures • 31min.
- Budgeting and Variance Analysis –> 10 lectures • 45min.
Requirements
Unlock the full potential of cost accounting by mastering both theory and practical application—enhanced with Excel-based case studies.
This course is designed for business students, finance professionals, and certification candidates (CMA, CPA, CIMA) who want to develop a solid understanding of cost accounting and apply it confidently in real-world situations.
We begin with the essential building blocks of cost accounting—cost concepts, classifications, and behavior—and then move into more advanced topics such as:
- Cost allocation techniques
- Activity-Based Costing (ABC)
- Job Order and Process Costing
- Standard costing and variance analysis
- Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) analysis
- Budgeting and decision-making tools
Throughout the course, you’ll apply your learning using Excel-based case studies and exercises. While the course is not 100% practical, it blends clear conceptual explanations with hands-on practice to reinforce key topics.
Whether you’re analyzing product profitability, evaluating performance, or preparing for exams, you’ll gain both the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in cost accounting roles.
This course is developed by a financial expert with over 20 years of experience in controlling, budgeting, and financial planning. It reflects real industry practices and modern business demands.
By the end, you’ll be equipped to analyze, interpret, and apply cost information to support smarter, data-driven decisions in any organization.
Who This Course Is For
- University and business school students studying accounting, finance, or business management who want a strong foundation in cost accounting
- CMA, CPA, and CIMA exam candidates seeking structured, exam-aligned instruction in cost analysis and performance measurement
- Junior and mid-level finance professionals (e.g., cost analysts, financial analysts, controllers) who want to sharpen their applied cost accounting skills
- Non-financial professionals such as engineers, project managers, and operations leaders who contribute to budgeting or cost control
- Professionals transitioning into cost accounting or managerial finance roles
- Anyone interested in learning cost accounting using a mix of theory and Excel-based practical examples