Semiconductors & Foundry Operations

How to Book Wafer Sorting Service Fees

Recording expenses for the electrical testing and sorting of wafers to identify functional dies before packaging.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Cost of Goods Sold - Testing ServicesDebit12,000.00-
Accrued LiabilitiesCredit-12,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Testing and sorting are essential production steps; costs are recognized as COGS or capitalized into inventory value depending on timing.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Shop floor control systems integrated with accounts payable for service verification.

⚠️ Audit Flags

High volume of 're-test' charges which may indicate production quality issues or equipment calibration errors.

📄 Required Documentation

Service Level Agreement (SLA), wafer sort yield report, and vendor invoice.

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