Semiconductors & Foundry Operations

How to Accrue IC Substrate Yield Loss

Accounting for the loss of expensive IC substrates during the assembly process due to handling or process defects.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Cost of Goods Sold - Yield LossDebit45,000.00-
Inventory - IC SubstratesCredit-45,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Substrate yield loss is an inherent cost of assembly. This entry reflects the reduction in inventory value for components destroyed or rendered unusable during production.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Use the scrap transaction code in the inventory management module.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Yield loss percentages exceeding the standard bill of materials (BOM) estimates.

📄 Required Documentation

Production scrap report signed by the shop floor manager.

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