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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