techniques of Activity Based Costing (ABC) in banking sector on example of an Estonian bank in order to analyze the cost structure for traditional and electronic channel transactions. The article shows how it is possible to implement ABC in banking sector and proofs empirically that electronic channels provide cost saving for banks and for bank clients. JEL classification numbers: G21, L11, L86, M40, O31 Keywords: e-banking, profitability, activity based costing 1. INTRODUCTION
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identifying customers, defining outputs, and developing systems to collect and trace the cost of resources to outputs. One of the more popular models for collecting and tracing costs is known as activitybased costing (ABC). This article examines how one government acquisition organization is using ABC to understand and define outputs and processes, to collect and trace the cost of doing business, and how it plans to use this information in the future. T he Federal Financial Management Improvement
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mandatory for China’s accession to the World Trade Organization. This change in market condition has incentivized Chinese firms to improve their management accounting practices. Subsequently, the traditional costing method is also facing a sudden threat by the influx of ABC/M, Target Costing, Responsibility Accounting, etc. Presented with new ideas, this essay will discuss the popular cost management accounting trend in China, specifically the responsibility cost control system. I will also compare
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With the sales growth and expected continual growth in Europe, Custom Snowboards, Inc. is considering an expansion into Europe. The company has two options for expansions; to build a new manufacturing facility or to merge/acquire the operations of an already established European manufacturer called European Snow Fun. In order for an acquisition to work, the company would need a loan from the bank for one million dollars. A1. Looking at the financial aspect of the company, there are a few key
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partnerships and corporations. Not for profit as well as profit oriented enterprise need managerial accounting. In the past managerial accountants were primarily engaged in cost costing accounting and reporting to management. Recently the role has changed significantly. First as business environment has become more automated, methods to
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ACCOUNTING METHODS Presentation of the course Introductory course 4 “intensive” days Theory, terminology, practical examples Suggested readings: Elliott, Barry; Elliott, Jamie: "Financial Accounting and Reporting", Prentice Hall 2012, 15th edition. Horngren, Bhimani, Datar and Foster: "Management and Cost Accounting." Prentice Hall, 2007, 4th edition. Info What to expect from this course: An introduction to the discipline to prepare you for the proceedings of
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Western Governors University Strategic Management Tutorials JET2 Financial Analysis (V2 GRADUATE-0212) JGT2 Decision Analysis (V2 GRADUATE-0710 Competition Bikes, inc, Executive Summary Report * Skip to Navigation * Skip to Content ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Bottom of Form Horizontal, Vertical, Trend and Ratio Analysis The assessments of the financial health of Competition Bikes, Inc. (CB) are derived using the attached income statements
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partner. Scenario Two: (500 Words) Eric, a young CPA and one of the audit team members for ABC Pty Ltd, has developed very good insights into the company’s systems in the last 12 months and was asked by his partner, John, to draft a report on the reliability of internal control at ABC for review. The report is to be used as a part of a due diligence assurance engagement for ABC’s prospectus. ABC wants to be listed on Australian Securities Exchange by coming June. In carrying out the review
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decision making? * Case studies. Case Studies: 1. Dwyer Company plans to develop a new product. Sales manager believes that the firm could sell 5000 units per year at $14 each for 5 years. Production manager has determined that machinery costing $60000 and having a 5-year life with $5000 salvage value would be required. The machinery has fixed operating cost of $4000 annually. Variable cost per unit would be $8. Straight line depreciation would be used and tax rate is 40%. The firm cost
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Homework assignment Alberto Pietrobon Homework assignment, question 1 Economies of Scale means that when the production of a product increases, the fixed costs are divided by the th number of units produced, therefore the average unit price decreases (Ross; Corporate Finance, 6 ed, p 825). Moreover, by producing large quantities a firm will also buy supplies in large bulks, and will obtain discounts for that reason. In other words, more a firm produces, less the cost for the single units is
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