Cleaning & Facilities Management Contract
Monthly payment to a facilities management company for campus cleaning and maintenance.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities Management Expense | Expense (+) | 12,000.00 | - |
| Accounts Payable (FM Company) | Liability (+) | - | 12,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Outsourced FM contracts cover a wide range of services — cleaning, minor repairs, pest control, and grounds maintenance. The monthly fee is expensed as the service is received.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
The FM contract is set up in the AP module as a recurring monthly invoice against an approved purchase order. The invoice is posted to the facilities management expense account upon receipt and approval by the facilities director. For multi-year FM contracts, IFRS 16 must be assessed — if the contract includes the right to use identified assets (e.g., dedicated cleaning equipment or vehicles supplied by the contractor), those elements may require IFRS 16 treatment. Service performance is verified against the FM contract's service level agreement before invoice approval.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors review the FM contract for any embedded lease components requiring IFRS 16 treatment. Verify that invoices are approved against evidence of service delivery (FM performance report). Test that any penalty deductions for SLA non-compliance are applied and deducted from the invoice before posting. Confirm that the FM contractor's staff working on campus have appropriate security clearances and that the institution has appropriate insurance coverage for contractor activities.
📄 Required Documentation
FM contract, purchase order, monthly FM invoices, SLA performance report, IFRS 16 lease assessment, invoice approval record, and contractor insurance and security clearance documentation.
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