Costing methods, variance analysis and management reporting that an operating manager can act on rather than file. For finance staff supporting the business.
A management report that gets filed unread has failed, however accurate it is. You cover choosing a costing method that suits the operation, working variances back to the decision that caused them, and reporting in a form an operating manager can act on this month.
Compares absorption, marginal, and activity-based costing in practice.
Analyses fixed, variable, and mixed costs for decision-making.
Investigates differences between standard and actual performance.
Applies cost data to pricing, product, and make-or-buy choices.
Designs reports that guide operating managers toward action.
Links cost analysis to operational and financial performance.
Management accountants, cost analysts, and finance business partners supporting operations.
A finance or accounting role. Familiarity with basic cost concepts helps.
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