Cost Centers

  1. To use Cost Centers the First step is to inform the system that you will be using Cost Centers.

    Setup -> Company -> Options Tab -> Using Centers/Departments Check Box

  2. Put in your normal Income & Expense accounts. (ie: 400, 410, 420, etc)

  3. Goto Setup -> Cost Center (Department) -> Cost Center

    1. Enter a Cost Center Number (ie: 10, 20, 30)
    2. Enter a distinctive Center Name (ie: Main Street Store, North Store, etc)

  4. Goto Setup -> Cost Center (Department) -> Expand/Shrink Chart for Cost Centers -> Add Cost Center

    1. Enter Beginning and Ending Account Numbers in the range of accounts you want to expand. (ie: 400 - 900)
    2. Enter the Cost Centers you wish to add (ie: 10, 20, 30, etc)