Many companies rely on Gross Margin and SG&A, but fixed costs hidden in COS distort the true economics of the business. Correct decision‑making requires separating variable and fixed costs and viewing profitability through Contribution Margin and total fixed costs, not Gross Margin.

This article explains a practical project accounting method using Provision and Accrual to prevent distorted profitability. By classifying costs into Not‑yet Ordered, Ordered but Not‑Invoiced, and Invoiced, manufacturing projects can avoid profit fluctuations and misleading results. This framework aligns with European PM accounting and helps stabilize project profit and improve management decisions.