Cost Accounting 101 for Manufacturing Industry

 
Event Detail
  • Date
  • July 13, 2026
  • 1 – 2 p.m. CT
  • Location
  • Webinar
  • Hosting
  • Recommended CPE
  • 1 CPE credits, Accounting
Speakers

Speakers


Join us for a practical webinar on how cost accounting can help organizations better understand profitability and make more informed business decisions.

We’ll explore the key drivers of profit, including labor, material, and overhead absorption, walk through study methodology and implementation considerations, and share an executive checklist, action planning tips, and real-world case studies to help you put insights into action. 

At the end of the session, you will be able to:

  • Identify labor and overhead cost structures
  • Identify root causes of margin leakage
  • Discuss absorption rates and variances
  • Recall ways to apply methodology to improve profitability
  • Discuss the information that will help you make informed operational decisions

Who should attend

This session is designed for CEOs, CFOs, controllers, finance directors, and other decision makers in manufacturing companies.

Questions?

Contact CLA’s meetings, events, and experience team at CLAevents@CLAconnect.com.
Fill out the registration and you’ll receive an email with the webinar recording and slides following the event. Recorded webinars are not eligible for CPE.

To learn more about this topic, read our article, R&D Tax Credit for Your Manufacturing and Tech Company

CPE

Recommended CPE: 1 credit, Accounting
Prerequisites: None
Program level: Overview
Advance preparation: None
Delivery method: Group Internet Based

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