Chapter 1 ‐ Cost Elements
A. Cost Definition, Category, and Value of Asset (tangible, intangible)
B. COST Structuring (Direct, Indirect, Fixed, Variable)
C. COST Accounting (Code of accounts, ABC, WBS)
D. COST Management (Estimating, Trending, Forecasting, Life‐Cycle)
Chapter 2 ‐ Pricing & Costing
A. IS THERE A DIFFERENCE?
B. Inputs, Tools & Techniques & Outputs
C. Strategies (Estimating, Budgeting, Forecasting)
D. Financial Management (ROI, Net Profit Margin, ROA)
Chapter 3 ‐ Material
A. Materials Competition (cost, availability, service life, weight, etc)
B. Materials Handling
C. Types of Materials (raw, bulk, fabricated, engineered)
D. Production Materials Purchase and Management
