By completing this course, learners will be able to analyze relevant and non-relevant costs, evaluate opportunity costs, apply marginal costing techniques, interpret Cost–Volume–Profit (CVP) relationships, and assess complex managerial decisions using cost indifference and performance evaluation tools.

Analyze Costing Methods for Managerial Decision Making

Analyze Costing Methods for Managerial Decision Making
This course is part of Analyze & Apply Cost Accounting for Managerial Decisions Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA
Access provided by ExxonMobil
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What you'll learn
Analyze relevant, non-relevant, and opportunity costs for effective managerial decisions.
Apply marginal costing and CVP analysis to evaluate profit, volume, and cost relationships.
Assess alternatives using cost indifference points and performance evaluation techniques.
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January 2026
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There are 5 modules in this course
This module introduces the fundamentals of managerial decision making in cost accounting, focusing on how relevant cost information supports effective business decisions and performance evaluation.
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6 videos4 assignments
This module explores opportunity cost and key cost concepts, emphasizing their importance in economic decision making and short-term managerial planning.
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6 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on marginal costing techniques, highlighting how contribution analysis supports performance evaluation and short-term managerial decisions.
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4 videos3 assignments
This module examines Cost–Volume–Profit (CVP) analysis tools, including break-even and target profit analysis, to support effective profit planning and business risk assessment.
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7 videos4 assignments
This module integrates advanced costing tools such as CVP analysis, cost indifference analysis, and opportunity cost to support complex managerial decision making.
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8 videos4 assignments
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