Working Capital Facility Annual Renewal Fee
Charging a renewal fee when a corporate working capital (overdraft/revolving) facility is renewed for another year.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Current Account (Fee Deducted) | Liability (−) | 5,000.00 | - |
| Facility Renewal Fee Income (Deferred) | Liability (+) | - | 5,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Annual facility renewal fees are deferred and recognized over the 12-month facility period. The bank's performance obligation is maintaining the credit facility available for drawdown. Upfront recognition of annual fees is incorrect under IFRS 15.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
In Oracle FLEXCUBE CL, facility fees are charged via the 'PRLQ' (product liquidation) event at renewal. Deferral is typically managed outside the core banking system in a fee tracking spreadsheet or a dedicated fee management module. Monthly amortization credits fee income.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors test fee revenue recognition policy — annual facility fees must be deferred, not taken upfront. A bank booking the full renewal fee in month 1 overstates income by 11/12 of the fee. This is a common finding in institutions transitioning to IFRS 15.
📄 Required Documentation
Facility renewal letter, fee billing advice, deferred fee schedule, and reconciliation of deferred fee balance to active facility register.
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