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Real-Time Work-in-Progress Figures — Construction’s Secret Weapon

ProcurementExpress.com

Work in progress figures might not sound like something you need to think much about. That’s accounting’s job, right? In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project. WIP is one element of an inventory account. Well, not exactly.

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Real-Time Work-in-Progress Figures — Construction’s Secret Weapon

ProcurementExpress.com

Work in progress figures might not sound like something you need to think much about. That’s accounting’s job, right? In the construction industry, WIPs cover the raw materials, plus labor and overhead, used as part of a project. WIP is one element of an inventory account. Well, not exactly.

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Is Your Accountant Helping Or Hurting Your Construction Company?

Contractor Bookkeeping

The Traveling Bookkeeper had a deep distrust of contractors, as do most regular accountants and regular bookkeepers. Change Order. Work-In-Progress. Overhead & Profit Charges. Having been involved in Construction Accounting for over thirty years I understand it completely. Payment Application.

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FAQ's About Outsourced Contractors Bookkeeping Services

Contractor Bookkeeping

If you are a remodel contractor your core competencies revolve around bidding, proposing, closing deals, getting a deposit, scheduling the work, hiring construction workers and qualified sub-contractors, getting the work done and collecting the balance of your money. Who will service my account? & P.A.M.". Can my C.P.A.

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Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders.

Job Order Contracting

Adversarial, change-order-oriented environment is common between owner, A/E, and contractor. Bid shopping can occur and actual overhead and profit amounts are unknown. Change orders may be reduced versus DBB due to A/E-contractor collaboration and contractual relationship. Disadvantages. Disadvantages.

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Contractors Need Reports Not Bookkeeping

Contractor Bookkeeping

There are accounting systems that deal with both quantity and quality. The Accounting Software You Need Depends On The Level Of Reports You Require. High Overhead Costs (in-house server). Midsize Construction Companies who view construction accounting as an “Overhead Expense” or "Waste of Money" will try to get buy on the cheap.

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Contractors Want Reports Not Bookkeeping

Contractor Bookkeeping

There are accounting systems that deal with both quantity and quality. The Accounting Software You Need Depends On The Level Of Reports You Require. High Overhead Costs (in-house server). Midsize Construction Companies who view construction accounting as an “Overhead Expense” or "Waste of Money" will try to get buy on the cheap.