Gain an understanding of overhead allocation and its role in assuring projects are profitable.
This topic will include a clear definition of what costs are actually overhead to be applied to jobs. The information will define the specific costs that are direct vs. those that are indirect as part of the overhead total costs to be allocated. Then we will look into the various methods to allocate overhead with a few key case studies on how the method you choose will impact each jobs profitability, and the practical applications you can use in your daily roles and apply to your business.
More Program Information
Why Lorman?
Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Agenda
Goals
- Importance of Planning and Budgeting Your Costs
- Developing Meaningful Indirect Cost Pools
- How Accurate Job Costing Fits in the Construction Circle
Direct Costs
- Definition
- Typical Direct Costs
- Labor Burden Calculation
- Case Study
Indirect Costs
- Definition
- Typical Indirect Costs
- Developing Cost Pools
- Case Study
Case Studies Options
- Methods for Your Situation
More Program Information
Why Lorman?
Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Credits
OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on November 26, 2019.
Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information.
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
More Program Information
Why Lorman?
Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Faculty

Theran J. Welsh, CPA
SVA Certified Public Accountants
- Partner with the SVA Certified Public Accountants group since 2005
- Sole focus is on helping contractors create shareholder value, understand their cost structure to properly bid and win profitable work and assure their tax structure is a model that supports a sustainable organization
- Thorough understanding of the contractor client’s acceptance of risk as most contractors do not go out of business on one job, usually it is a combination of trying to do too much with too little resources and being too impatient to take the time upfront in negotiating a contract and reducing risk integral to contract management
- Experience can help financial executives of companies focused on executing demanding projects, deliver them on time, consistent with the contract they entered into with the customer to achieve a win-win solution for both parties
More Program Information
Why Lorman?
Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.

All of your training, right here at Lorman.
Pay once and get a full year of unlimited training in any format, any time!
- Live Webinars
- OnDemand Webinars
- MP3 Downloads
- Course Manuals
- Audio Recordings*
- Executive Reports
- White Papers and Articles
- Sponsored Live Webinars
Additional benefits include:
- State Specific Credit Tracker
- Members Only Newsletter
- All-Access Pass Course Concierge
* For audio recordings you only pay shipping
Questions? Call 877-296-2169 to speak with a real person.
Access to all training products for one year
$699/year
Unlimited Lorman Training
With the All-Access Pass there is no guessing what you will need for your yearly training budget. $699 will cover all of your training needs for an entire year!
Easy Registrations
Once you purchase your All-Access Pass you will never be any further than one-click away from attending any Lorman training course.
Invest in Yourself
You haven't gotten to where you are professionally by luck alone; it's taken a lot of hard work and training. Invest in yourself with the All-Access Pass.