Interest Income — Non-Performing Loan (Cash Basis)
Recognizing interest on a Stage 3 (credit-impaired) loan only when cash is actually received.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash / Customer Account (Partial Payment) | Asset (+) | 5,000.00 | - |
| Interest Income (NPL Cash Basis) | Revenue (+) | - | 5,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Under IFRS 9, Stage 3 (credit-impaired) loans accrue interest on the net carrying amount (after ECL provision), not the gross. Many banks default to cash-basis recognition for NPLs to be conservative — interest is only recognized when cash hits the account.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
In SAP Bank Analyzer, Stage 3 loans require configuration to switch from gross accrual to net accrual or cash-basis. The Interest in Suspense account is used to capture accrued but uncollected interest separately. In Oracle FLEXCUBE, NPL status triggers a product transfer to a 'non-accrual' product type.
⚠️ Audit Flags
External auditors scrutinize the threshold for moving from accrual to cash-basis. CBJ regulations specify that interest must be suspended once a loan is 90 days past due. Auditors check that interest in suspense is not included in reported income.
📄 Required Documentation
NPL classification report, CBJ regulatory reporting schedule (Form B), interest in suspense reconciliation, and cash receipt confirmation.
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