How to Accrue Cultivation Security Labor
Records the accrued payroll for security personnel dedicated to protecting the cultivation facility.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory - Cultivation WIP (Indirect Labor) | Asset | 3,200.00 | - |
| Accrued Wages Payable | Liability | - | 3,200.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Security for production facilities is considered an inventoriable indirect labor cost under IRC 471-11, making it a viable deduction via COGS despite Section 280E.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Time-tracking software must clearly differentiate between hours worked at the grow vs. the dispensary.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Allocation of retail/dispensary security labor to cultivation inventory accounts.
📄 Required Documentation
Employee timesheets and facility badge-in/badge-out logs.
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