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In business, a cost analyst is a professional responsible for analyzing a company's costs, or the use of available resources, and reports such analysis to management for decision-making and control. Additional to cost analysis generally, specific work includes whole-life cost analysis and cost–volume–profit analysis. This role usually sits within the company's financial management area in general; sometimes, specifically, in "FP&A" (Financial planning and analysis). See also under Financial management § Role, profitability analysis, and budget analyst. * v * t * e

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  • In business, a cost analyst is a professional responsible for analyzing a company's costs, or the use of available resources, and reports such analysis to management for decision-making and control. Additional to cost analysis generally, specific work includes whole-life cost analysis and cost–volume–profit analysis. This role usually sits within the company's financial management area in general; sometimes, specifically, in "FP&A" (Financial planning and analysis). See also under Financial management § Role, profitability analysis, and budget analyst. Cost analysts require a strong background in cost accounting methods, and typically hold a business degree majoring in accountancy, or sometimes, the more focused Bachelor of Accountancy.Due to the specialized nature of the role, cost accountants often also hold a relevant professional certification:Globally recognized, are the CMA through IMA, and the CGMA through CIMA. Other regional bodies include ICAI in India, and ICMA in Australia.See Financial analyst § Qualification. * v * t * e (en)
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  • In business, a cost analyst is a professional responsible for analyzing a company's costs, or the use of available resources, and reports such analysis to management for decision-making and control. Additional to cost analysis generally, specific work includes whole-life cost analysis and cost–volume–profit analysis. This role usually sits within the company's financial management area in general; sometimes, specifically, in "FP&A" (Financial planning and analysis). See also under Financial management § Role, profitability analysis, and budget analyst. * v * t * e (en)
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