> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.bultech.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Spending

> This module allows you to track all expenditures in your project on a monthly basis by cost code and subcontractor.

# Spending

This module allows you to track all expenditures in your project on a monthly basis by cost code and subcontractor. You can see how much of your budget has been spent and your remaining balance in real-time.

## Accessing the Page

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Cost Management">
    While inside the relevant project, click the **Cost Management** (<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bul/ixiTLdmXNZ20kCob/icons/database-search-outline.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=ixiTLdmXNZ20kCob&q=85&s=db3b84024d6947ed144c3bb97542cd11" alt="database-search-outline" className="inline align-middle dark:invert" style={{width: '16px', height: '16px', margin: 0}} width="24" height="24" data-path="icons/database-search-outline.svg" />) icon in the left menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Spending">
    Click the **Spending** (<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bul/ixiTLdmXNZ20kCob/icons/form-select.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=ixiTLdmXNZ20kCob&q=85&s=1286cc068b179cf49f3a3f7fbb3f0683" alt="form-select" className="inline align-middle dark:invert" style={{width: '16px', height: '16px', margin: 0}} width="24" height="24" data-path="icons/form-select.svg" />) option from the submenu that opens.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Direct URL: `https://app.bultech.co/company/:companyId/project/:projectId/cost-management/spending`

## Entering Expenditures

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Edit Mode">
    Click the **Edit Mode** (<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bul/ixiTLdmXNZ20kCob/icons/lock-outline.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=ixiTLdmXNZ20kCob&q=85&s=457f0118f054d8bbceb69f931fb8ff33" alt="lock-outline" className="inline align-middle dark:invert" style={{width: '16px', height: '16px', margin: 0}} width="24" height="24" data-path="icons/lock-outline.svg" />) button in the top right.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a New Row">
    To add a new spending item, select a **Full Code** and **Company** in the empty row at the bottom of the table.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the Spending Amount">
    Go to the column for the relevant month and enter the spending amount for that month. A cost calculator will open when you click the cell.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Interface and Settings

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Global Actions">
    * **Filter (<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bul/ixiTLdmXNZ20kCob/icons/filter-outline.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=ixiTLdmXNZ20kCob&q=85&s=baa4d3b8b3fc5f233d5d11e6983747f3" alt="filter-outline" className="inline align-middle dark:invert" style={{width: '16px', height: '16px', margin: 0}} width="24" height="24" data-path="icons/filter-outline.svg" />):** Filters by a specific subcontractor.
    * **Table View (<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bul/ixiTLdmXNZ20kCob/icons/table-eye.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=ixiTLdmXNZ20kCob&q=85&s=bbabed84c81fae8dede1368bf1240273" alt="table-eye" className="inline align-middle dark:invert" style={{width: '16px', height: '16px', margin: 0}} width="24" height="24" data-path="icons/table-eye.svg" />):** Customizes the columns to be displayed.
    * **Export to Excel (<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bul/ixiTLdmXNZ20kCob/icons/file-excel-box.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=ixiTLdmXNZ20kCob&q=85&s=2f5855b493f26e561126e2d7d60404b8" alt="file-excel-box" className="inline align-middle dark:invert" style={{width: '16px', height: '16px', margin: 0}} width="24" height="24" data-path="icons/file-excel-box.svg" />):** Downloads the table in Excel format.
    * **Quarter/Year Selection (<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bul/ixiTLdmXNZ20kCob/icons/briefcase-clock-outline.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=ixiTLdmXNZ20kCob&q=85&s=7385770fea78d72b3a59dc352914da21" alt="briefcase-clock-outline" className="inline align-middle dark:invert" style={{width: '16px', height: '16px', margin: 0}} width="24" height="24" data-path="icons/briefcase-clock-outline.svg" />):** Selects the year and quarter to be displayed.
    * **Settings (<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bul/ixiTLdmXNZ20kCob/icons/cog-outline.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=ixiTLdmXNZ20kCob&q=85&s=8ba7c44610399de0694d8cedbba51f4e" alt="cog-outline" className="inline align-middle dark:invert" style={{width: '16px', height: '16px', margin: 0}} width="24" height="24" data-path="icons/cog-outline.svg" />):** Configures the behavior of the spending table.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Spending Table Columns">
    * **Revised Budget:** Shows the total budget allocated for the relevant cost item.
    * **Monthly Spending Columns:** Fields where monthly expenditures are entered.
    * **Job to Date Cost:** Shows the total expenditure made to date.
    * **Remaining Balance:** Shows the amount remaining after deducting expenditures from the budget.
    * **% Spent:** Shows what percentage of the budget has been spent.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Important Notes">
    * **Authorization:** The permission to edit the spending table depends on the user's [roles and permissions](/en/platform-rules/roles-and-permissions-rbac).
    * **Budget Synchronization:** From the Settings (<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bul/ixiTLdmXNZ20kCob/icons/cog-outline.svg?fit=max&auto=format&n=ixiTLdmXNZ20kCob&q=85&s=8ba7c44610399de0694d8cedbba51f4e" alt="cog-outline" className="inline align-middle dark:invert" style={{width: '16px', height: '16px', margin: 0}} width="24" height="24" data-path="icons/cog-outline.svg" />) menu, you can ensure that the "Revised Budget" column is synchronized with the data in the **Detailed Budget** table.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>
