How to Bill Intercompany Disaster Recovery
Allocating the costs of maintaining backup data centers and disaster recovery readiness across group entities.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercompany Accounts Receivable | Debit | 8,500.00 | - |
| Service Income - Disaster Recovery | Credit | - | 8,500.00 |
| IT Infrastructure Expense | Debit | 8,500.00 | - |
| Intercompany Accounts Payable | Credit | - | 8,500.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Costs incurred by a central IT hub for business continuity planning are recharged to subsidiaries based on data volume or headcount.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Allocate via recurring journal entries in the IT cost center tree.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Significant variances in recovery time objectives (RTO) that don't justify the cost allocation.
📄 Required Documentation
Service level agreement (SLA) and cost allocation spreadsheet based on server usage.
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