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Total Governance Cost Calculator

Governance costs are spread across salaries, tools, consultants, training, audit fees, and opportunity costs. This calculator breaks down total governance spend across categories, benchmarks against revenue and headcount, and identifies where you may be over- or under-investing. Essential for budget planning and board reporting.

Direct governance cost

$290,000/yr

Indirect (meeting time)

$14,400/yr

Total governance cost

$304,400/yr

Breakdown: Staff 62% | Tools 8% | Audit 10% | Meetings 5% | Other 15%

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