Cost accounting jobs require a four-year, 120-credit bachelor's degree with special emphasis in accounting. Cost accountants complete gross margin analyses related to a company's products, inventory and its overall value. As an essential part of the accounting function, cost accountants calculate the costs of goods sold on the company's financial reports, which affects the company's bottom line. They also use complicated formulas, software and spreadsheets to help management and business owners decide what prices to charge for products.
Requirements
Cost accountant must having a knowledge for financial accounting.