The two figures highlighted in the job budget below are important figures to note.

Starting Forecast Profit - This is the original estimated profit displayed as a percentage and a $ figure. This amount only accounts for the original accepted estimate for the job. For example - Estimate $495,478 with a 30% markup, Starting markup = $141,143.

Current Forecast Profit - This is the projected amount of profit taking into account the accepted estimate and variations and gains/losses on the job. This amount is displayed as a percentage and as a $ figure. For example, if you create a loss on your timber costs of $25,000, the current forecasted profit will decrease by $25,000, or 6.56%.