How to Book Intercompany Market Research
Recording the allocation of costs for proprietary market research and consumer insights generated by a parent company.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Expense | Debit | 18,500.00 | - |
| Intercompany Payable | Credit | - | 18,500.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Internal market research costs are shared among entities that utilize the data to drive local sales and strategy.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Set up a recurring intercompany journal for periodic data access fees if research is continuous.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Duplicate charges where a local entity pays for both internal and external research for the same scope.
📄 Required Documentation
The research report, evidence of data usage by the local entity, and cost-plus calculation.
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