Measure the progress of your project in Cost

Learn the terms used in Cost's "percentage complete" calculation methods.

Cost performs several calculations depending on the project, control account, and control element options selected. Progress can be measured at a basic level using information captured, or detailed Earned Value Management (EVM) can be performed on the cost worksheet.

The percent complete for a control account, work package, and/or contract is either manually assigned or calculated using a variety of system-defined formulas.

Tip!

Some forecast and percent complete methods are incompatible. For a detailed list see Compatible Forecast and Percent Methods for more information.

The percent complete method calculations are defined in the Cost Worksheet Calculations page

Selecting the percent complete method

The Percent Complete Method assigned to a Control Account should best suit the planned duration and nature of the work.

On the Cost Worksheet:

  1. Select the Control Account.
  2. Find the Percent Complete Method column.
  3. Select the appropriate method for calculation.