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Expense Allocation

Expense allocation is the process of distributing shared or indirect costs across departments, projects, or cost centres. It ensures expenses are matched accurately to activities that generate revenue. Proper allocation supports fair performance measurement, pricing decisions, and more reliable financial analysis across business units.

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