CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR TAX & FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS
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Activity-Based Management

3 Credits: Business Management & Organization

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Activity-Based Management

Format
Self-Study
Course Level
Overview
CPE Credits

3 Credits: Business Management & Organization

Course Description

The Activity-Based Management self-study CPE course offers a comprehensive exploration of how to leverage activity-based costing and management for strategic advantage. By dissecting expenses at the activity level, managers gain access to a level of detail in financial information that is not achievable through traditional financial statements. This CPE course details the steps of implementing an activity-based costing model, distinguishes between activity-based costing and management, and identifies the types of activities within a business, providing a framework for more informed decision-making. Participants will learn how to apply activity-based management principles to both goods and services, understanding when this system yields the most significant benefits. Additionally, the CPE course covers the implementation of activity-based management recommendations, the importance of maintaining an activity dictionary, and the best practices for ensuring these initiatives drive corporate improvement. This knowledge empowers managers to not only improve operational efficiency but also to report results more accurately and navigate financial adversity with confidence.

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Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the purposes to which activity-based management can be put.
  • Specify the steps used in an activity-based costing model.
  • Describe the differences between activity-based costing and activity-based management.
  • Describe the characteristics of an activity.
  • Specify the different types of activities that can be found within a business.
  • Identify the differences between primary and secondary activities.
  • Describe types of activity costs that may be applied to goods and to services.
  • Specify the circumstances under which an activity-based management system will provide the most benefit to a business.
  • Recognize the different types of activity-based management measurements.
  • Identify the actions that can be taken to improve the probability that activity-based management recommendations will be installed.
  • Specify the steps used to implement an activity-based management model.
  • Describe the types of activity-based management data that should be stored in a data warehouse.
  • Identify the best practices associated with activity-based management.
  • Recognize the contents of an activity dictionary.
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Course Specifics

Course ID
SS624368913
Revision Date
January 31, 2024
Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

Advanced Preparation

None

Number of Pages
67

Compliance Information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

CFP Notice: Not all courses that qualify for CFP® credit are registered by Western CPE. If a course does not have a CFP registration number in the compliance section, the continuing education will need to be individually reported with the CFP Board. For more information on the reporting process, required documentation, processing fee, etc., contact the CFP Board. CFP Professionals must take each course in it’s entirety, the CFP Board DOES NOT accept partial credits for courses.

Meet The Experts

Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 300 business books and courses. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast. Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and …