How to Allocate Staff Transport Costs to Project WIP
Recording the cost of daily bus transport for workers between accommodation and the construction site.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-in-Progress (WIP — Site Overhead) | Asset (+) | 3,000.00 | - |
| Cash / Accounts Payable | Asset/Liability (-) | - | 3,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Site transport is an essential cost of delivering the contract. It is a direct project cost allocated to WIP.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Process bus rental invoices directly to the project's 'Transport/Logistics' cost code. If the company owns the buses, run a monthly journal to allocate depreciation and running costs to the projects based on mileage or headcount.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Verification of cost allocation. If transport serves multiple sites, auditors check the allocation methodology to ensure one project isn't unfairly burdened.
📄 Required Documentation
Transport company invoices, logbooks (for owned fleet), and cost allocation schedule.
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