Learning Objectives
The infrastructure of Information Technology (IT) is a capital-intensive facility whose primary purpose is to produce information. The specific information output may be different for each business, but in every industry the generically described output of IT is always information. In that sense, IT is an information factory.
When IT is viewed as a factory, the case for IT chargeback is reinforced. Factories rarely transfer the cost of production to multiple lines of business based on simple allocations. The factory metaphor goes beyond simply making the case for IT chargeback--it also facilitates our thinking about the chargeback calculation methodologies to be used.
Program content
This seminar is Part 1 of a 2-part series that will explore IT as an information factory to explain the value of chargeback methodologies: usage-based costing for direct costs and ABC for overhead costs. Click here to register for Part II.
Participant level of understanding
This program is intended for participants with a basic or intermediate level of understanding on the topic.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this seminar.
Advance Preparation
There is no advanced preparation required for this seminar.
About Sid Finehirsh
Sid Finehirsh is CEO and founder of the CMX Group. Sid is a recognized authority on IT Chargeback, Usage-Based Costing, Capacity Planning, and Performance Measurement; he brings over 20 years of leadership experience to CMX Group. Mr. Finehirsh regularly presents at national and international conferences, including IT Financial Management Association, Computer Measurement Group, and SAS User Groups. He has authored various articles and paper for many publications, including Enterprise Systems Journal and IT Financial Forum.
