Interest Income Accrual — Performing Loan (Stage 1/2)
Accruing monthly interest income on a performing corporate loan at the contractual rate.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accrued Interest Receivable (Loans) | Asset (+) | 12,500.00 | - |
| Interest Income (Loans) | Revenue (+) | - | 12,500.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Interest on performing loans (Stage 1 and Stage 2 under IFRS 9) is accrued on the gross carrying amount at the EIR. It is recognized as earned regardless of when cash is received, as long as the loan is not credit-impaired.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
In SAP Bank Analyzer, interest accrual on performing loans runs via the Financial Instruments (FI) component in the EOD/EOM batch. In Oracle FLEXCUBE, the ACCR (Accruals) batch generates interest entries daily using the product's interest calculation method (30/360, ACT/365, etc.). Day count convention must match the loan agreement.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors test that day count conventions used in the system match those specified in the loan agreement. A frequent finding is that the system uses ACT/360 while the contract specifies ACT/365. For Stage 2 loans, auditors confirm accrual continues on the gross (not net of ECL) balance.
📄 Required Documentation
Loan agreement specifying interest rate and day count convention, system-generated interest accrual report, and monthly reconciliation of accrued interest receivable to individual loan balances.
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