What is a cost center?

🏢 In travel expense management, a cost center is a specific department or unit within an organization to which travel expenses are assigned. It helps track, manage, and report on travel costs for budgeting and accountability purposes.

🔑 Key Points:

• Expense Allocation 🏬 : Assigns travel expenses to specific departments or units.

• Budget Management 💸 : Helps control and monitor travel-related costs.

• Accountability 😇 : Ensures departments are responsible for their travel spending.

• Reporting 🧐 : Facilitates detailed financial analysis and reporting.

Example:

Travel expenses for a Marketing department trip are allocated to the Marketing cost center, enabling clear tracking and budget control.

To learn more about or change your current cost center in the Mobilexpense app, contact your Company’s Mobilexpense Administrator. 🙂