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Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Cost Accounting: Profit and Loss Calculation

Companies do not only need to know the costs of different products, but they also need to know whether they gain a profit or realize a loss. We explain how companies use cost information to calculate their profit and assess their profitability. Depending on how companies account for changes in inventories, we distinguish "absorption costing" and "variable costing". In addition, some companies structure their income statement according to the "nature of expense method", while others structure it according to the "cost-of-sales method". We explain both methods and discuss their advantages and disadvantages.

Status: Income Statement
Status: Financial Statements
IntermediateCourse4 hours

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NK

Reviewed Mar 9, 2022

Even better than the first part "Product Costing". Especially enjoyed the quizzes in this one!

MT

Reviewed Dec 17, 2023

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn for free

PR

Reviewed Mar 14, 2025

Very helpful but if you add how to make strategy by adding incentive scheme on this. it will be more helpful to use to analysis and apply practically.

SS

Reviewed Oct 31, 2023

It's a great course with concise explanation and examples.

MB

Reviewed Oct 4, 2023

It is a very good course for those who are interested in learning very basic concepts of cost accounting...

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