How to Book Intercompany Guarantee Fees
Accounting for the fee paid by a subsidiary to its parent for providing a corporate guarantee on third-party debt.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Guarantee Expense | Expense | 5,000.00 | - |
| Intercompany Payable | Liability | - | 5,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
The subsidiary records an expense for the arm's length benefit received from the parent's credit enhancement, which reduced the subsidiary's interest rate.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Record as an accrual in the monthly closing cycle linked to the debt schedule.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Zero-fee guarantees between affiliates which do not reflect market conditions.
📄 Required Documentation
Benchmarking study justifying the guarantee fee rate based on credit rating differentials.
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