Costs, Volumes and Profits Certification

Costs, Volumes and Profits

The difference between business revenue and costs of operation make up business profits. Sales volumes and the cost of products or services can impact the potential of a business to generate profits. This relationship is explained through cost-volume-profit analysis.

The difference between sales and variable costs or the cost of goods and/or services sold makes up profits. After deducting fixed costs from the gross profit, you are left with income or the net profit. Fixed costs range from rent and interest to insurance and labour costs. They are indirectly related to production of goods and services.

Higher costs lead to lower profits and vice versa. Increasing revenue or lowering costs can increase profits. Improving the efficiency of business operations, reducing the cost of material and cutting on labour can reduce costs. The cuts on costs should not cause a drop in business revenue to increase profits.

If the sales volumes are higher than variable costs, more profits can be generated. Constant sales volume and revenue with reduced costs can increase profits. This course explains the relationship between costs, volumes and profits through cost-volume-profit analysis.

We show how changes in prices, margins and unit volumes of products or services can affect a company’s ability to generate profits. Cost-volume-profit or CVP analysis is a critical tool for financial analysis that helps businesses determine their ability to become profitable.

 

You will learn:

  • The definition of the terms: costs, volumes and profits
  • The relationship between costs, volumes and profits
  • How to calculate cost-volume-profit or CVP analysis
  • The assumptions made during CVP analysis
  • How to calculate contribution margin and contribution margin ratio
  • Pound and unit break-even points
  • How to create a contribution margin income statement
  • The benefits of CVP analysis

 

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Course FAQ

Who can take the Costs, Volumes and Profits Certification course?

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There are no entry requirements to take the course.

What is the structure of the course?

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The course has 1 module and should take 45 minutes to complete, although students can spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on the module.

Where / when can the course be studied?

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The course can be studied at any time and from any internet-connected device.

Is there a test at the end of the course?

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Once you have completed the module there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the module. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at a time and location of your choosing.

What is the pass mark for the final test?

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The pass mark for the test is 80%.

What happens if a user fails the test?

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If the user doesn’t pass the test the first time, they will have two further opportunities to take the test after extra study.

How long does it take to complete the Costs, Volumes and Profits Certification course?

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We estimate that the course will take about 45 minutes to complete in total, plus an additional 10 minutes for each of the end of module tests.

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