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Module Code: MFAC7319

Learning Unit 2: Cost estimation and cost behaviour


Themes and learning outcomes Textbook (Drury) reference Concept videos VC Learn and
textbook activities
Theme 1: Cost behaviour Chapter 4 Cost behaviour - Part 1 VC Learn
 Classify costs in terms of cost  Assignment of direct and indirect costs (Video from MFAC6211) Activity 2.1.1
behaviour principles  Different costs for different purposes https://youtu.be/wu0szNweslM
 Estimate costs using different Chapter 3 Drury textbook
techniques  General principles applying to estimating cost functions Cost behaviour - Part 2 Question 4.1 – 4.8
 Calculate the correlation coefficient  Cost estimation methods (Video from MFAC6211) Question 3.1 - 3.14
when using regression analysis  Tests of reliability https://youtu.be/ Question 3.15 - 3.17
 Calculate the coefficient of  Relevant range and non-linear cost functions 3MBysM0eF7E
determination when using regression  A summary of the steps involved in estimating cost functions Drury Student Manual
analysis Question 3.1 – 3.3
Note: The least-square formulas and correlation coefficient Question 4.1 – 4.10
formula will be provided in assessments.
Theme 2: The Learning Curve Chapter 3 Learning Curve VC Learn
 Make use of the learning curve to  Cost estimation when the learning effect is present https://youtu.be/04vYWjyjarg Activity 2.2.1
calculate labour hours  Estimating incremented hours and incremental cost
Example - Learning Curve Drury textbook
https://youtu.be/f3BtUJBNI1w Question 3.15

Drury Student Manual


Question 3.5 – 3.7
Theme 3: Activity-Based-Costing (ABC) Chapter 5 ABC VC Learn
 Describe the differences between  The need for a cost accumulation system in generating (Video from MFAC6211) Activity 2.3.1
activity-based costing (ABC) and the relevant cost information for decision-making. https://youtu.be/L0ndqbbrZP4
traditional costing method  Types of cost system Drury textbook
 Identify the environment which is  A comparison of traditional and ABC systems Question 5.1 – 5.21
suitable for the implementation of an  The emergence of ABC systems
ABC system  Volume-based and non-volume-based cost drivers Drury Student Manual
 Discuss the use of ABC in service and  Designing ABC systems Question 5.1 – 5.8
other organisations  Activity hierarchies
 Use Activity Based Costing to allocate  Cost versus benefit considerations
overheads  Time-driven ABC

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