How to Record an Intercompany Loan to a Project SPV
The parent construction company lending funds to a Special Purpose Vehicle set up for a specific project.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loan to SPV (Intercompany) | Asset (+) | 3,000,000.00 | - |
| Cash in Bank | Asset (-) | - | 3,000,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Large contractors often ring-fence projects in SPVs for risk management. Funding from the parent is an intercompany receivable at the parent level and an intercompany payable at the SPV level.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Set up specific Intercompany tracking accounts in the ERP. Transactions must map precisely so they easily eliminate during month-end consolidation. If interest is charged, automate the intercompany interest billing.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Intercompany reconciliations. Auditors check that the receivable in the parent exactly matches the payable in the SPV. They also assess if the loan is essentially equity disguised as debt (thin capitalization risk).
📄 Required Documentation
Intercompany loan agreement, intercompany reconciliation matrix, and bank transfer confirmation.
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