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Cost Types Details (report)

The Cost Types Details report provides a categorized view of all cost types to support detailed cost tracking and analysis. The report shows how each cost type, such as labor, materials, and overhead, contributes to total costs.

You can filter the results by period or cost center to tailor the report to your analysis needs.

Use cases

Break down total costs by category, such as labor, materials, and overhead, to analyze how each cost type contributes to overall expenses. Use the report for detailed cost tracking and filtering by period or cost center.

Tip

Here are some tips on how to use the report:

  • Run the report when you need a detailed breakdown of how each cost type contributes to total costs.
  • Customize filters to focus on specific time periods or cost centers.
  • Use the report to analyze cost trends and identify areas of high expenditure.
  • Compare cost types across different periods to support budgeting and forecasting.

Accountants can use the report to:

  • Validate cost allocations.
  • Ensure accurate categorization of expenses.

Controllers can use the report to:

  • Monitor cost center performance.
  • Support strategic cost management.

Auditors might reference the report to:

  • Verify completeness and accuracy of cost classifications.
  • Support compliance reviews.

Try the report

Try the report here: Cost Types Details

Tip

If you hold down the CTRL key while you select the report link, the report opens on a new browser tab. In this way, you can stay on the current page while you explore the report on the other browser tab.

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