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Is Activity-Based Costing the Right Tool for Your Organization?


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Accounting - Technical

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Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Accounting and Auditing
Faculty:
Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
2 Hours
License:
Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates
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Description

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.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Revisit the fundamental underpinnings of ABC
  • Understand what types of business entities may benefit from ABC
  • Appreciate potential benefits of ABC
  • Recognize limitations of ABC

Major Subjects
  • ABC versus traditional costing
  • First-stage allocation
  • Determining predetermined overhead rates
  • Second-stage allocation
  • Activity-based reporting
  • Activity-based management

Course Materials

Faculty

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA's Profile

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Chris has been serving the tax and accounting needs of individuals and closely-held businesses since 1998. As a frequent speaker, he has taught a variety of continuing education courses for several state CPA societies. Chris is frequently interviewed by media outlets on a variety of financial, tax, and accounting topics.


Dates

Wed, Jun 25, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:47 PM MDT
Thu, Jul 03, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM MDT
Tue, Jul 15, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:47 PM MDT
Tue, Aug 12, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM MDT
Wed, Aug 27, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 9:47 AM MDT
Tue, Sep 09, 2025 - 5:00 PM to 6:47 PM MDT
Sat, Sep 27, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:47 AM MDT
Mon, Oct 06, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM MDT
Mon, Oct 27, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:47 PM MDT
Tue, Nov 11, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM MST
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:47 PM MST
Wed, Dec 03, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM MST
Sat, Dec 13, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 9:47 AM MST
Sat, Dec 27, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM MST
Mon, Jan 12, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:47 AM MST
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM MST
Sat, Feb 07, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:47 PM MST
Thu, Feb 12, 2026 - 5:00 PM to 6:47 PM MST
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM MST
Fri, Mar 06, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 3:47 PM MST
Wed, Mar 18, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM MDT
Mon, Apr 06, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 9:47 AM MDT
Fri, Apr 17, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM MDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Advanced Preparation None
Course Developer

Harp DOC, LLC


Designed For 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
Yellow Book No
Original Recording Date 04/2025
Prerequisites Basic working knowledge of financial statements and business processes
Date Added to Catalog 03/2025

Additional Information

Complaint Resolution Policy Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints.  anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Course Registration Requirements Online Registration
Instructional Delivery Method Group Internet Based
Official Registry Statement Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
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