The Identification And Allocation Of Costs

Identifying costs that benefit other parties within an organization can be tedious and time-consuming. The process may appear to require considerable effort, with questionable returns. Arthur Andersen can provide the expertise and manpower necessary to address costs and to identify where your organization can benefit from appropriate allocation of expenditures. To maximize the impact of this endeavor, we utilize a proprietary allocation methodology in tandem with software that simplifies the process and provides detailed documentation that might otherwise be lacking.

Overview of the Process

Arthur Andersen's Cost Allocation Process (AACAP) is designed to help you identify and collect critical information about headquarters operations while allocating costs to related parties that benefit from the services (beneficiaries). Fundamental to the process is a proprietary software tool that is significant for assisting global organizations in a complex and often tedious process.