How to Bill Intercompany Recruitment Costs
The process of re-billing third-party headhunter fees or internal recruitment resources from a corporate headquarters to a specific subsidiary entity.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercompany Receivable - Subsidiary A | Debit | 15,000.00 | - |
| Recruitment Expense Offset | Credit | - | 15,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
The billing entity records a receivable from the subsidiary while offsetting its own recruitment expense to ensure the cost is ultimately borne by the entity receiving the benefit.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Intercompany billing module automatically triggers the reciprocal payable in the subsidiary ledger.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Verification of candidate placement in the receiving entity and alignment with transfer pricing markups.
📄 Required Documentation
Invoices from third-party recruiters and internal time-tracking logs for HR personnel.
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