How to Bill Intercompany Design Fees
Recording the chargeback of industrial design and product prototyping services provided by a regional headquarters to a manufacturing subsidiary.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercompany Receivable (Parent) | Asset | 12,000.00 | - |
| Intercompany Revenue (Parent) | Revenue | - | 12,000.00 |
| Product Development Expense (Sub) | Expense | 12,000.00 | - |
| Intercompany Payable (Sub) | Liability | - | 12,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
The parent entity recognizes revenue for design services rendered, while the subsidiary recognizes a development expense and a corresponding liability.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Utilize the Project Accounting module to capture hours worked and trigger the intercompany billing event.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Lack of supporting design blueprints or time sheets; mark-up exceeding transfer pricing guidelines.
📄 Required Documentation
Service Level Agreement (SLA) and detailed project time logs.
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