Introduction

When actual costs don’t match expected costs, someone needs to explain why—and that someone is usually you. This session helps finance professionals unpack, analyse, and explain cost variances using standard costing techniques. Whether you’re working in manufacturing, services, or supporting clients, this is about turning costing reports into business intelligence your team (or your client) can actually use. 

Category: Management Accounting

Channel 2: Growth

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Information

Available from: 11 July 2025, 11:00

Format: Webinar

CPD Units: 3

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What will set you apart

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies:

• How standard costing works—and when to use it 
• The key cost variances (materials, labour, overheads) and how to calculate them 
• What variances really mean for decision-making, pricing, and control 
• How to investigate and explain variances to non-financial stakeholders 
• How to use variance analysis to improve business performance—not just report it 

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Certificate

The following event is awarded 3 CPD units in Management Accounting.

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Presenter

Michelle de Lange

Michelle de Lange a globally recognised Senior Lecturer in Management Accounting, Michelle shapes future professionals with award-winning dedication and excellence.

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