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Cost Accounting Test for Applicants

The Cost Accounting Test for applicants measures skills in includable and excludable costs, identifying deferred costs, and understanding key cost accounting terms.

Hiring managers use this test to:

  1. Identify applicants who understand expense classifications
  2. Pinpoint those who can handle cost allocation and reporting
  3. Screen candidates for cost-related accounting roles
  4. Simplify hiring with ready-to-use score reports

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Score Report: Cost Accounting Test

The pre-employment cost accounting assessment gives a detailed report of how each candidate performs. Using a visual graph, hiring teams can:

  1. Compare individual scores to all recorded test takers
  2. Review score percentiles for a clearer benchmark
  3. See how well candidates scored on basic vs advanced topics

This test helps pinpoint the strongest candidate with real cost accounting knowledge.

Topics Covered in this AccountingTest

This cost accountant skills test verifies which applicants can actually do the job, before you make a hiring decision.

Using EmployTest’s pre-employment online testing software, this assessment evaluates:

  1. Knowledge of deferred costs and cost allocation
  2. Ability to sort includable vs excludable expenses
  3. Familiarity with industry-specific cost terms
  4. Skill in analyzing cost behavior and budgeting
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on the cost accounting test for job candidates?

This assessment includes multiple-choice questions about includable and excludable expenses, deferred costs, and key terminology. The cost accounting test for job candidates helps hiring teams screen for real knowledge, not just guesses or resume padding.

Who should take the cost accounting pre-employment test?

This test is ideal for accounting applicants, especially those seeking to fill cost accountant, staff accountant, and financial analyst roles with your company. This assessment is ideal if you require cost reporting, allocation, and expense tracking.

How much does this cost?

Pricing is simple and flexible as your needs change. Each test completed uses one test credit. (See pricing for credits)

Can I get a free sample before I purchase?

Yes, just visit Try for Free to provide your information and we’ll send a free sample of the test you request.

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