How to Amortize a Mobilization Advance via Progress Billings
Reducing the mobilization advance liability as work progresses and the advance is recovered through deductions on progress billings.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advance from Client (Liability) | Liability (-) | 25,000.00 | - |
| Accounts Receivable (Progress Billing) | Asset (-) | - | 25,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Mobilization advances are typically recovered by deducting a fixed percentage from each progress certificate. This entry reduces the liability as each invoice is issued, until the full advance is recovered.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Configure the ERP billing module to automatically deduct the agreed recovery percentage (e.g., 10%) from the gross certified amount of every invoice until the Advance liability account reaches zero. This offsets AR directly.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors verify the mathematical accuracy of the recovery against contract terms. Failure to recover the advance proportionately inflates AR and understates the remaining liability.
📄 Required Documentation
Approved progress payment certificate showing the deduction calculation, and contract appendix detailing the advance recovery terms.
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