Are salaries direct costs for professional services firms?
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Guide overview
- 1. Professional Services Basics
- 2. Client Management and Retention
- 3. Project Definition
- 4. Resource Planning
- 5. The Ultimate Guide to Capacity Planning
- 6. Project Visibility
- 7. Billing for Projects
- 8. Project Profitability
- 9. Professional Services Software For Project Management
- 10. A Guide to Time Tracking for Consultants and Professional Services
- 11. FAQ
- 12. Glossary
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Are salaries direct costs for professional services firms?
Yes, salaries are direct costs for professional services firms. For PS firms, a direct cost is any cost that is directly associated with the delivery of a project or service.
In “The Professional Services Firm Bible,” Baschab and Piot also note that “salaries and benefits are usually the largest direct cost by far in a professional services firm.”