How to Bill Intercompany Cyber Defense Fees
Charging subsidiaries for proactive security monitoring, threat hunting, and centralized SOC operations.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercompany Receivable | Debit | 12,000.00 | - |
| Shared Service Revenue - Cyber | Credit | - | 12,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Centralized IT security costs are distributed to subsidiaries based on seat count or data volume usage to reflect the benefit received.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Automated allocation cycle based on the headcount statistical key figure (SKF).
⚠️ Audit Flags
Large technology cost allocations without a clear underlying activity-based cost driver.
📄 Required Documentation
Service Level Agreement (SLA) defining the scope of security monitoring provided.
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