Cost Accounting in Business Central
Cost accounting gives organizations the visibility they need to understand where money is being spent and whether resources are being used effectively.
This focused Business Central booster takes you through the cost accounting module in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, showing you how to set up the structures, transfer data from the general ledger, allocate costs, and report on financial performance with precision.
The course is built around the Botelo case, so every concept is applied in a realistic consulting context. You work through a hands-on assignment that covers the full cost accounting setup, reinforcing your understanding before you move on. Available on demand and fully self-paced, this booster fits around your schedule, and a team of certified instructors is on hand to answer your questions and support you throughout.
If you work with Business Central finance and want sharper cost control skills, this course delivers exactly that.
1. Welcome
- Welcome to Booster Cost Accounting
- About the LMS
- About support
- About discussions
- Meet Solutize and Botelo
- Botelo versus Cronus
2. Cost accounting in Business Central
- What is cost accounting?
- The cost accounting workflow
- Prepare the cost accounting master data
- Transfer G/L entries to cost accounting
- Allocate costs
- Cost accounting reporting
3. Closing
- This was your Booster Cost Accounting course
- Fill in the Booster Survey now to receive your Certificate and Badge
This course is part of the Business Central Consultant Learning Journey
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Who is this course for?
This booster is designed for Business Central functional consultants and key users who already have experience working with finance in Business Central. Completing the Core Product Specialist booster, or having equivalent hands-on finance knowledge, is recommended before starting this course.
What will you learn?
- What cost accounting is and how the cost accounting workflow operates within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- How to prepare and configure the cost accounting master data, including cost centers and cost objects.
- How to transfer general ledger entries into cost accounting and ensure data flows correctly between the two modules.
- How to set up and apply cost allocations between cost centers and cost objects to reflect actual business activity.
- How to use cost accounting reporting tools to analyse expenses, compare against budgets, and support informed financial decisions.