# Cost Centers

## Cost centers

Cost centers help finance teams map spend to the right business area.

### Why cost centers matter

* improve export accuracy
* support budget control
* reduce manual recoding later

### Setup checklist

1. Create clear cost center names.
2. Map them to the right business structure.
3. Limit visibility where needed.
4. Review inactive records regularly.

### Best practices

* use finance-approved naming
* align cost centers with reporting needs
* remove unused options when possible


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