Linking Projects to Accounting
Overview
Projects can be linked directly to analytic accounts to enable job-level cost tracking.
Purpose & Use Case
- Labor from timesheets to hit job costs
- Vendor bills to post against projects
- Revenue to be analyzed alongside costs
Prerequisites
- Projects configured
- Analytic accounts created
How It Works in Odoo
Each project can reference an analytic account, which is then inherited by related transactions.
Configuration Notes
- Consistent linkage is critical for accurate reporting
Common Issues
- Projects created without analytic accounts
- Manual overrides breaking consistency
Limitations
Odoo does not prevent transactions from bypassing analytics.
When to Consider Professional Assistance
Automation and enforcement often require professional setup.
<p>Related: <a href="/forum/community-help-3/understanding-analytic-accounts-36">Understanding Analytic Accounts</a>, <a href="/forum/community-help-3/linking-projects-to-accounting-37">Linking Projects to Accounting</a>.</p>