Bank Guarantee Commission Income
Recognizing quarterly commission earned for maintaining a bank guarantee.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accrued Commission Receivable (Guarantee) | Asset (+) | 1,250.00 | - |
| Guarantee Commission Income | Revenue (+) | - | 1,250.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Guarantee commission is typically charged quarterly in advance as a percentage of the guarantee amount. The portion earned in the period is recognized as income; any unearned portion is deferred. This is the bank's fee for accepting credit risk.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
In SAP TRM-TF, guarantee commission accrues automatically per the product's commission schedule. In Oracle FLEXCUBE, the charge definition on the guarantee product handles periodic commission billing. The accrual entry and the billing entry may be separate (accrual vs. invoiced) depending on whether the customer is billed in advance or arrears.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors check revenue recognition against the guarantee validity period. Commissions collected upfront for multi-year guarantees must be deferred and amortized. Point-in-time vs. over-time recognition depends on whether the bank's performance obligation is continuous (availability of the guarantee) or discrete.
📄 Required Documentation
Guarantee commission schedule, billing advice to customer, deferred commission calculation (if multi-period), and reconciliation of commission income to outstanding guarantee register.
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