The direct labor and overhead costs of providing services to clients are accumulated in a work in process account.

Direct Labor

The wages of employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Overhead Costs

Expenses related to the general operation of a business that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services, such as utilities and administrative salaries.

Work in Process Account

An account used to record the costs associated with incomplete products, including labor, material, and overhead costs.