The Job costing module is able to calculate unit cost per title from actual and direct costs put through the system.

The Job costing module, when activated, records the various costs of the book, as entered in the actual supplier invoices and credit notes put through in the purchase ledger. It also captures direct costs i.e. in-house or already-paid-for costs.

Post costs from Purchase Ledger

As you enter purchase invoices and credit notes, Focus posts to the purchase ledger, as well as posts to the job costing module, if you specify the stock code, quantity and cost code; thereby assembling all the costs involved in the production of a title.

1. Go to Accounts> Purchase Ledger > Invoices to enter purchase invoices. Or go to Accounts > Purchase Ledger > Cre Note to enter purchase credit notes
2. Ensure that on the purchase invoice / credit you have specified the
   1. stock code,
   2. quantity, and
   3. cost code.
3. Click Save to finish the invoice / credit.