Cost Audit

Authoritative articles on Cost Audit under the Companies Act 2013 — covering applicability, CRA-1 to CRA-4 filings, cost records maintenance, and industry-specific compliance. Written by CMA Dhananjay Jadhav, FCMA, a practising Cost Auditor helping Indian manufacturers meet statutory requirements.

SAP cost flow explained from purchase order to production and sales in SAP CO module

Understanding the Flow of Costs in SAP

This beginner-friendly guide explains how costs flow in SAP from Purchase Order to Goods Receipt, Production, and Sales. Learn how direct and indirect costs move across SAP MM, PP, FI, and CO, common posting errors, and how cost flow impacts product costing and profitability analysis.

Dhananjay Jadhav

Jan 1611 min read

Key SAP Costing Components explained – Cost Element, Cost Center, Product Costing, CO-PA and Material Ledger

Key SAP Costing Components Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to SAP CO (2/30)

A beginner-friendly explanation of key SAP Costing components including Cost Elements, Cost Centers, Internal Orders, Product Costing, CO-PA, and Material Ledger. Learn how these building blocks of SAP CO work together to deliver accurate costing and profitability insights.

Dhananjay Jadhav

Dec 29, 20254 min read

SAP Controlling (CO) module dashboard background – Foundations of SAP Costing

A complete beginner’s guide to SAP Costing in the CO module (1/30)

A complete beginner’s guide to SAP Costing in the CO module – learn how SAP turns complex operational data into financial clarity. Essential reading for costing professionals, controllers, and SAP CO learners.

Dhananjay Jadhav

Dec 21, 20253 min read

DP Jadhav & Co. – Cost Accountants providing outsourced accounting, costing, and compliance services for MSMEs in India.

Why Companies Should Outsource Accounting and Costing Activities — A Strategic Perspective for MSMEs

Outsourcing accounting and costing functions helps MSMEs save costs, ensure compliance, and access expert insights without hiring full-time staff. This blog by CMA Dhananjay Jadhav explains how a hybrid outsourcing model can improve financial efficiency and strategic decision-making.

Dhananjay Jadhav

Oct 30, 20253 min read