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


Total Credits: 2 including 2 Accounting - Technical

Average Rating:
   4
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

Dr. Chris Harper, CPA, MBA Related Seminars and Products


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

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
Fri, May 08, 2026 - 7:00 AM to 8:47 AM MDT
Wed, May 20, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM MDT
Thu, Jun 11, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM MDT
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM MDT
Tue, Jun 30, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM MDT
Thu, Jul 09, 2026 - 7:00 AM to 8:47 AM MDT
Fri, Jul 24, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM MDT
Tue, Aug 11, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM MDT
Mon, Aug 24, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM MDT
Tue, Sep 01, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM MDT
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 - 7:00 AM to 8:47 AM MDT
Fri, Oct 09, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM MDT
Mon, Oct 26, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM MDT
Mon, Nov 09, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM MST
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM MST
Mon, Dec 07, 2026 - 7:00 AM to 8:47 AM MST
Thu, Dec 17, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM MST
Sat, Dec 26, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM MST
Thu, Jan 07, 2027 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM MST
Fri, Jan 22, 2027 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM MST
Tue, Feb 09, 2027 - 7:00 AM to 8:47 AM MST
Wed, Feb 24, 2027 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM MST
Thu, Mar 04, 2027 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM MST
Wed, Mar 24, 2027 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM MDT
Fri, Apr 09, 2027 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM MDT
Mon, Apr 26, 2027 - 7:00 AM to 8:47 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
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Total Reviews: 4