Transfer Pricing

How to Book IC Network Security Fees

Accounting for the recharge of centralized firewall, encryption, and threat monitoring services provided by the IT hub.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
IT Security ServicesDebit3,200.00-
Intercompany PayableCredit-3,200.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Cybersecurity is often managed centrally; the IT entity recharges a portion of the software licenses and monitoring labor to protected subsidiaries.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Map security costs to the IT cost center for automated intercompany recharge at month-end.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Substantial IT fee increases without corresponding updates to the Service Level Agreement (SLA).

📄 Required Documentation

Service Level Agreement (SLA) defining the scope of security monitoring provided.

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