True Cost - Burden & Costing
Finally Know Your True Overhead Rates
The Rate Engine 2.0 brings professional services firm cost accounting to NetSuite. Model burden rates, run scenarios, and nail your project pricing.
Key Features
Capabilities in Detail
Rate Matrix Builder
Build sophisticated overhead rate models using multiple allocation bases. See how changes in headcount, utilization, or cost categories affect your burden rates in real-time.
Scenario Modeling
Save and compare multiple rate scenarios. Model what happens to burden rates if you hire 10 people, lose a major client, or move to a larger office.
Drag-Drop Classification
Classify GL accounts into overhead categories with intelligent auto-matching. The system learns from your choices and suggests classifications for new accounts.
Selling Rate Calculator
Work backwards from target margins to determine required selling rates. Sensitivity analysis shows how rate changes affect profitability at different utilization levels.