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| Topic 1 | - Performance Evaluation: This section of the exam measures the skills of accounting analysts and covers the use of accounting data to assess departmental and managerial performance. It introduces responsibility accounting and the use of performance metrics like ROI and residual income.
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| Topic 2 | - Using Differential Analysis to Make Decisions: This section of the exam measures the skills of business managers and covers how to use relevant cost analysis for decision-making. It focuses on identifying avoidable costs and evaluating options such as outsourcing, special orders, and product line decisions.
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| Topic 3 | - Cost Behavior Patterns: This section of the exam measures the skills of business managers and covers how different costs behave relative to changes in activity levels. It outlines fixed, variable, and mixed cost patterns, and explains how this understanding helps in planning and budgeting.
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| Topic 4 | - Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis: This section of the exam measures the skills of accounting analysts and covers the relationship between cost, volume, and profit. It involves analyzing break-even points, contribution margins, and target income levels to support financial decision-making.
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| Topic 5 | - Statement of Cash Flows: This section of the exam measures the skills of business managers and covers the preparation and interpretation of cash flow statements. It explains how to track cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities.
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