Lesson 7.4: Activity

Practical Activity: Setting Up an Occupancy Allocation

Objective: Create an allocation worksheet to distribute Rent based on square footage.

1. Create Worksheet:

    ◦ Go to Cost Allocations > Allocation Types > Indirect Cost Setup.

    ◦ Click New +.

    ◦ Name: “Q1 Occupancy Allocation”.

    ◦ Period: Select the dates for the first quarter of your fiscal year.

    ◦ Fund: Select “01 – Unrestricted” (or your main operating fund).

    ◦ Click Save.

2. Add Parameter:

    ◦ Click New +.

    ◦ Name: “Rent Allocation”.

    ◦ Basis: “Fixed Numeric Value”.

    ◦ Allocate From: Select your “Facilities” or “Admin” cost center.

3. Add Beneficiaries:

    ◦ Click the Benefitting Cost Center link.

    ◦ Row 1: Select “Program A”. Value: 1000.

    ◦ Row 2: Select “Program B”. Value: 500.

    ◦ Row 3: Select “Admin”. Value: 250.

    ◦ Click OK.

4. Verify: Click the Worksheet dropdown and select PDF to view your setup.