Self-Study
Revenue and Margin Analysis
Calculate and explain revenue variances from pricing, volume, and product mix decisions to effectively communicate financial impacts to key stakeholders.
$58.00 – $78.00
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Secure Transaction CPE Credits
2 Credits: Accounting
Course Level
Overview
Format
Self-Study
Course Description
The comparison of actual revenue or margin amounts to either budget or prior year results will generally result in a variance. This course demonstrates mathematical formulas to compute the amount of that variance that is attributable to pricing decisions, unit volume and product mix. In the case of margin variances, the calculation for product cost is an additional component. This method is an important tool to clearly and concisely explain revenue and margin variances to marketing, operations and executive personnel. Specific topics covered are the calculation of the price, volume, mix and cost components as well as an explanation of the concept of product mix. Applicable to CPA’s working in the manufacturing or distribution industry as well as CPA’s in public accounting who serve these industries.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify appropriate explanations for revenue and margin variances
- Define and compute the price variance component at the revenue and margin levels
- Define and compute the volume variance component at the revenue and margin levels
- Define and compute the product mix variance component at the revenue and margin levels
- Define and compute the product cost variance component at the margin level
Course Specifics
1123297
February 26, 2025
There are no prerequisites
None
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Meet The Experts
Joseph Helstrom, CPA, is a partner at CFO Resources, LLC, a company focused on training and courseware for CPAs. He’s also the owner of Mill Creek Publishing LLC. Joe has over 30 years of experience as a CPA in both public accounting and industry, with extensive experience in financial reporting and analysis, treasury, tax, information technology, legal and regulatory matters, and strategic planning. After graduation from Butler University with a degree in accounting, Joe got his start at Ernst & Young. Subsequent to that, he has served for several different companies as a chief financial officer; director of treasury and …
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