Shared Services Chargeback Allocation Engine
Seed: Cost pools table (rent, IT, HR), drivers (FTE, revenue), allocation formula: =CostPool*DriverShare/TotalDriverADVERTISEMENT - IN-ARTICLE
Implementation Guide
Central engine to allocate shared service costs across business units using driver-based allocation (FTE, revenue, headcount). Creates chargeback invoices, produces budget vs actual allocation reports, and supports multi-period smoothing. Includes a dispute resolution sheet and a configurable allocation rule table so allocations can be changed centrally with recalculation across periods. Ideal for shared services teams managing intercompany billing.
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How to handle disputed allocations?\" \"
Q: Use the dispute tracker and create reversal/adjustment journal entries pending resolution.\"\n\"
Can it support multiple currencies?\" \"