Job Costing

A quick and friendly guide on
job cost accounting for the construction industry.

Chapter 1:
Job Costing vs. Financial Accounting

What are the differences between standard financial accounting and job costing? Learn what companies use job cost accounting, and why it's important.

Chapter 2:
Expenses

Keeping a job profitable requires managing costs. Read about direct costs and indirect costs. See why estimators are so important.

Chapter 3:
Tracking Costs

See the differences between spreadsheets and accounting software. Learn how to record construction expenses using cost codes.

Chapter 4:
Job Costing Reports

Learn about job costing reports. See the different ways you can evaluate a construction company's financial status.