How to Record Clinical Trial Enrollment Milestones
Accruing clinical trial costs based on patient enrollment milestones provided by Contract Research Organizations (CROs).
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| R&D Expense - Clinical Trials | Debit | 55,000.00 | - |
| Accrued Expenses - CRO | Credit | - | 55,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Expenses are accrued as the service is performed (patient enrollment) rather than when the invoice is received, ensuring proper matching of R&D activities to the reporting period.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Link clinical trial management system (CTMS) data to the ERP to automate accrual calculations based on active subject counts.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Significant 'catch-up' accruals at year-end; divergence between investigator site payments and clinical progress reports.
📄 Required Documentation
CRO progress reports, Patient Enrollment Logs, and the Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA).
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