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
Tue, May 13, 2025 - 07:00pm to 08:47pm EDT
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Wed, May 21, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:47pm EDT
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Tue, Jun 03, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:47pm EDT
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Thu, Jun 12, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:47pm EDT
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:47pm EDT
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Thu, Jul 03, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:47pm EDT
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Tue, Jul 15, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:47pm EDT
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Tue, Aug 12, 2025 - 05:00pm to 06:47pm EDT
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Wed, Aug 27, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:47am EDT
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Tue, Sep 09, 2025 - 07:00pm to 08:47pm EDT
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Sat, Sep 27, 2025 - 12:00pm to 01:47pm EDT
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Mon, Oct 06, 2025 - 01:00pm to 02:47pm EDT
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Mon, Oct 27, 2025 - 02:00pm to 03:47pm EDT
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Tue, Nov 11, 2025 - 03:00pm to 04:47pm EST
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Wed, Nov 19, 2025 - 04:00pm to 05:47pm EST
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Wed, Dec 03, 2025 - 05:00pm to 06:47pm EST
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Sat, Dec 13, 2025 - 10:00am to 11:47am EST
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Sat, Dec 27, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:47pm EST
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Mon, Jan 12, 2026 - 12:00pm to 01:47pm EST
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Thu, Jan 29, 2026 - 01:00pm to 02:47pm EST
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Sat, Feb 07, 2026 - 02:00pm to 03:47pm EST
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Thu, Feb 12, 2026 - 07:00pm to 08:47pm EST
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Fri, Feb 20, 2026 - 03:00pm to 04:47pm EST
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Fri, Mar 06, 2026 - 04:00pm to 05:47pm EST
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Wed, Mar 18, 2026 - 05:00pm to 06:47pm EDT
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Mon, Apr 06, 2026 - 10:00am to 11:47am EDT
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Fri, Apr 17, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:47pm EDT
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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
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