Construction

Preliminary & General (P&G) Monthly Cost

Recording the time-related preliminary costs that run monthly throughout the project (management, security, utilities).

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Work-in-Progress (WIP — Preliminaries)Asset (+)45,000.00-
Various Payables / CashAsset/Liability (-)-45,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Preliminary and general costs (P&G or 'prelims') are the time-related overhead of running the site — site management, security, power, water, and site facilities. They are tracked separately from measured work.

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