How to Process Plant Cost Transfers Between Projects
Moving an owned excavator from Project A to Project B mid-contract.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIP — Project B (Plant Charge) | Asset (+) | 8,000.00 | - |
| WIP — Project A (Plant Credit) | Asset (-) | - | 8,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Plant transfers are an internal recharge between projects. The sending project is credited and the receiving project is charged based on an agreed internal hire rate for the period of use.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Use the ERP Equipment Management module to log equipment location transfers. The system automatically calculates the internal recharge (days on site × internal rate) and generates the journal transferring costs between project ledgers.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Transfer pricing between jobs. Ensure internal hire rates cover depreciation and maintenance but do not contain artificial profit margins, as this would inflate total WIP assets.
📄 Required Documentation
Equipment transfer note (signed by both project managers), internal hire rate schedule, and ERP location log.
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