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Cost Acctg. Journal (report)

The Cost Acctg. Journal report displays journalized cost entries, including amounts, posting dates, and related dimensions. It helps validate that cost transactions were properly recorded in cost journals.

You can filter the report by entry number or posting date to focus on specific transactions.

Use cases

Review and validate posted cost entries by listing journalized transactions with amounts, dates, and dimensions. Use this report to trace cost postings and ensure accuracy in cost accounting.

Tip

Here are some tips on how to use the report:

  • Review cost entries recorded in journals to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Use filters to isolate specific entries by date or entry number for targeted validation.
  • Trace cost postings to confirm they align with expected financial activity.
  • Validate journal entries as part of month-end or audit procedures.

Accountants can use the report to:

  • Validate cost postings.
  • Ensure transactions are properly recorded in cost journals.

Controllers can use the report to:

  • Trace cost activity.
  • Support internal controls and compliance reviews.

Auditors may reference the report to:

  • Verify the accuracy of journal entries.
  • Confirm completeness of cost data during audits.

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Try the report here: Cost Acctg. Journal

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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