Job costing is one of the most comprehensive modules in Accounting.  Most Job Costing modules integrate with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory and Payroll to help business owners see exactly how their income vs. expenses are experiencing on different projects. Additional job Costing capabilities include having the ability to create Estimates.  Estimates may then be increased by a percentage or dollar figure and posted to Bid Sheets.

Work Orders are for getting permission to proceed with work as well as giving one the ability to track work.

Flow Charts are a popular way of representing work in progress in both graphical and documentation formats.