Using this form, you can add a new cost allocation setting that will be used as a rule in allocations.
On this form, the following fields are required: Description, Price, and Currency.
The Cost Allocation Settings (create) form
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In the Entity field, specify the entity to which these settings are applicable. If no details below -such – such as department involved, section on COA, or particular GL account - are – are specified, the balances of all expense accounts associated with the selected entity will be processed as defined by the rule under the Settings heading ( to the right).
In the Department field, you can select a particular department associated with the allocation source. You can select a department of the specified entity or any department if no entity is specified. If no department is selected, the data of all departments will be used.
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