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Cost report

A periodic accounting report comparing budget, actual costs, commitments, and projected final cost.

Also known as: production cost report

Reviewed September 3, 2026

In practice

Production leadership uses it to identify variances early, update estimates to complete, and document financial decisions; reporting conventions vary by company.

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Sources

High-end TV scripted production paperwork — ScreenSkills