Cost Allocation Implementation

Overview


Cost Allocation Implementation is typically done is a series of three steps.

  • Volume Driven Allocations - allocations that can be computed directly from a logged volume and a rate.
  • Multi-Stage Allocations - necessary when a division charges its services back to other departments, but which is also charged for corporate services.
  • Allocating Unallocated Costs - Reconciling to the Ledger