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.
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
| IMPORTANT_CPE Credit Instructions_Read Before Webcast_Updated_2_2025 (442.6 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Is Activity-Based Costing the Right Tool for Your Organization Handout (2.6 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Faculty
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
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM CDT
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:47 PM CDT
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM CDT
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 5:47 PM CDT
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM CDT
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Tue, Sep 09, 2025 - 6:00 PM to 7:47 PM CDT
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM CDT
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Mon, Oct 06, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:47 PM CDT
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM CDT
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Tue, Nov 11, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:47 PM CST
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM CST
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Wed, Dec 03, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 5:47 PM CST
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM CST
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Sat, Dec 27, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:47 AM CST
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM CST
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Thu, Jan 29, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:47 PM CST
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Sat, Feb 07, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM CST
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Thu, Feb 12, 2026 - 6:00 PM to 7:47 PM CST
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Fri, Feb 20, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 3:47 PM CST
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Fri, Mar 06, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM CST
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 - 4:00 PM to 5:47 PM CDT
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Mon, Apr 06, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM CDT
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Fri, Apr 17, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:47 AM CDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Advanced Preparation NoneCourse 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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