Builders, Budgets, and Beers
The Builders, Budgets, and Beers Podcast is on a mission to make project financials less intimidating for commercial and residential builders. We aim to give builders the confidence to take control of their business’ cash flow by bringing on relatable guests who share real stories of financial wins and losses from their journeys in the building industry.
Produced by the team at Adaptive, this podcast is here to help builders build smarter—one budget, one story and one beer at a time.
Builders, Budgets, and Beers
Establishing an efficient cost coding system with Penny Lane
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Penny Lane, a construction accounting expert, discusses the importance of designing a simple yet effective chart of accounts and cost coding system for contractors. She emphasizes using these financial tools to track profitability, make informed pricing decisions, and ultimately run a more successful construction business.
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Construction accounting, chart of accounts, and cost coding with a specialist. (0:00)
Chart of accounts for contractors, including types of accounts and how they relate to financial reports. (3:50)
Job costing and accounting for direct and indirect costs. (9:50)
Accounting for construction costs, including cost of goods sold and indirect costs. (14:59)
Simplifying accounting systems for contractors, focusing on cost codes and chart of accounts. (21:42)
Breaking down job costs into subcategories for easier tracking and analysis. (25:57)
Organizing financial accounts for contractors to track profitability. (30:58)
Profit margins, markups, and cost structure for contractors. (35:13)
Construction accounting basics and how to use financial data to make better business decisions. (39:57)
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