Using Axiom Cost Accounting

Set up and configuration of Axiom Cost Accounting is performed mostly using a Web Client interface. From here, you can easily walk through the process of configuring default system settings, managing data, setting up and processing methods, reclasses, and overhead allocations. You can also manage unit cost calculations and cost assignments.

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The Web Client interface also includes an Checklist View, which offers administrators an easy and convenient way to manage and track each the tasks required to set up the costing process. You can add, edit, clone, and delete processes as well as toggle to view different costing processes. The page also displays the high-level configuration parameters for the current costing process, including the active cost set as well as the method and versions being used.

NOTE: The Method section only displays those methods that have been selected in the System Configuration page to be used by your organization. The Active Cost Set version comes from the Method Definition version.

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While you can perform most of the setup and configuration tasks from the Web Client interface, there are times when you may need to finer control and more details. The Windows or Excel Client provides all of the options provided by the Web Client interface as well as access to multiple reports. You can also manage security, processes, and other system administration tasks.

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