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What is a Cost centre?

A object represents a segment of your organisation to which specific rates apply. The Cost Centre can contain other organisation units, such as sites or groups or, it can be part of a larger group or division.

Divisions, Cost Centres, Group and Sites are very similar and can be used interchangeably to better reflect the internal structure of your company.

 

 

 

 

 

 

<h2>What is a Cost Centre?</h2>

<p>If your organisation has cost centres, select this organisational unit and place it in the Directory in a position that replicates your actual organisational structure. For example, if you classify <i>Admin</i> as a Cost Centre, simply create a <span class="reference">Cost Centre</span> called "Admin" and place all divisions, groups, department and extensions underneath.</p>

NOTE: Divisions, Cost Centres, Group and Sites are very similar and almost interchangeable. Simply use the icons best suited to reflect your actual organisational structure.

<h2>Adding a Cost Centre</h2>

<p>To add a Cost Centre to the Directory, simply select <span class="button">Cost Centre</span> form the <span class="reference">Organisation unit</span> list and give it a name that represents its function e.g. "IT" as shown below. Then click <span class="button">Add</span> to put it in to your Directory.</p>

<img class="screenshot border" src="http://www.tri-line.com/common/img/documentation/tim_enterprise/cost_centre_1.png" alt="Adding a Cost Centre" />

<p>There are no limits to the amount of Cost Centres you can add. As there is no limit to the depth of the hierarchy within TIM Enterprise, you may add Cost Centres within Cost Centres. You simply select Cost Centre, give it a name and add it.</p>

<p>Your Cost Centre will appear in the Directory as follows:</p>

<img class="screenshot" src="http://www.tri-line.com/common/img/documentation/tim_enterprise/cost_centre_2.png" alt="Adding a Cost Centre" />