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Write a reflection of minimum 800 words on the following.

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_ The learning aspect (What did you learn) after completing this course
_ How could the concepts you studied / learned be applied in real life?
Let me first give a little introduction to both managerial accounting and cost accounting.
Regarding cost accounting with the operating expenses, productions, and other
business costs and gives management information about the profitability of the
company.Cost per unit, total cost, real cost, and manufacturing cost are all included in
cost accounting. Management accounting deals with controlling the financial and cost
accounting output to give management the information it needs to make the best
decisions.Making decisions, managing company operations, planning, and detecting
business issues are all included.Therefore, cost and management accounting help us
understand various methods for recognising business problems and hazards as well as
how to make decisions. They also inform us about the operations and costs of our
company and how we may increase its profitability.Different topics were covered in this
course.As an illustration, we learned about Costing for jobs, processes, CVP analysis,
cost sheets, budgets, cost behavior, and relevant costing are some examples.These
were the subjects that improved our understanding of how things function and how we
arrived at decisions.Let me show you how the concepts we learned in this course may
be used in everyday life.A cost sheet's main function is to give a thorough summary of
the expenses related to creating a good or offering a service.
Cost sheets have diverse applications in real life. They assist firms in determining
optimal selling prices by incorporating targeted profit margins. Cost sheets also aid in
budget creation by providing detailed cost descriptions, facilitating improved financial
planning. Job costing, a method used to calculate the cost of specific jobs or projects,
is another practical application.
Building Projects: Construction firms utilize job costing to calculate and monitor
expenses for specific building projects. The overall cost of any task is calculated by
allocating costs for supplies, labor, machinery, outside contractors, permits, and other
project-specific expenditures in manufacturing customized products.
Process costing is a way of estimating production costs for a continuous
manufacturing process that involves creating a large number of identical or similar
items. Process costing can be applied in these ways:
Chemical Manufacturing: In the chemical business, where goods are made through a
sequence of chemical reactions and processing procedures, process costing is
frequently used.Allocating the expenses results in the end product's cost per unit of raw
materials, energy use, labor, and overhead to each stage of the process.And In textile
manufacturing, process costing is applied to determine the cost per unit of fabric or
clothing produced.
A financial management approach known as (CVP) analysis looks at how costs, volume,
and profit are related to one another to make informed business decisions. Here are
some examples of how CVP analysis can be applied in real life:
CVP analysis helps businesses choose optimal pricing strategies and make informed
product mix decisions. It evaluates the impact of pricing levels on profitability by
considering cost behavior and sales volume. By analyzing the breakeven point, margin
of safety, and price adjustments, companies can select competitive pricing that
maximizes profits. Additionally, CVP analysis enables businesses to focus on more
profitable products and efficiently allocate resources. Overall, it enhances financial
performance and guides strategic decision-making.Investment Choices: The financial
feasibility of proposed investments or projects may be evaluated using CVP analysis.
Businesses can assess the anticipated profitability and return on investment by taking
into account the expenses, volume predictions, and revenue estimations connected with
an investment. Making educated judgements about capital purchases and assessing
various investment possibilities is made easier with the use of CVP analysis.Budgeting
in real life is applied for:
Managing income, spending, and savings while working towards financial objectives is
personal finance.
Business operations: Planning and managing income, costs, and investments for
profitability and expansion.
Additionally, there are many ways that relevant costs are applied in daily life,
includingMaking purchases requires weighing the pros and disadvantages of alternative
options, as well as evaluating prices for long-term upkeep and product
quality.comparing the costs and benefits of various job options, taking into account
things like income, benefits, commute times, work-life balance, and potential career
growth.Real-world applications of cost behavior include completing break even analysis,
which determine the amount of sales or output necessary to cover all costs and provide
a zero-dollar net profit or loss.In order to attain desired profit levels by managing costs
and optimizing sales volumes in profit planning, it is helpful to analyze cost behavior
while setting profit objectives and designing strategies.
All of these concepts were taught throughout the course and are applicable in daily life.
One of the most crucial courses for business students is cost and management.This
class was incredibly fascinating.Thank you, Sir, for making sure we completely
understood everything.

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