# What cost centers are for

**Cost centers** helps keep PetHub finance organized for management, reports and daily admin routines.

## What it is for
Identify which business area generated or consumed a financial entry.

## 🚀 Step by step
1. Open the related finance module.
2. Use search or filters to find the record.
3. Review name, type, nature, status and financial links.
4. When adding, complete the required fields and save.
5. When editing, update only what changed or deactivate when it should no longer be used.

## ✅ Expected result
Cost centers help analyze costs and results by area.

## 💡 Practical tip
Keep the structure simple and use names the team understands. This reduces errors when classifying entries.