


Periodically or automatically update the unit cost of one or multiple items to forward any cost changes from inbound entries, such as those for purchases or production output, to the related outbound entries, such as consumption or transfers. The following table describes a sequence of tasks, with links to the topics that describe them. Updating the unit cost of assembly or production BOM item is an example of a more direct cost accounting task. Although much of the cost accounting functionality is expressed in underlying processes with no user interaction, such as entry application and automatic cost adjustment, a number of fields, windows, and reports are aimed at users who directly or indirectly manage the cost of items or operations.Īssigning item charges to purchase documents is an example of an indirect cost accounting task.
