Semiconductors & Foundry Operations

How to Record Bond Wire Pull Testing Fees

Recording costs for destructive testing to ensure the integrity of gold or copper wire bonds in IC packaging.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Quality Control Expense - AssemblyDebit1,200.00-
Accrued LiabilitiesCredit-1,200.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Pull testing is a quality assurance cost. Because it is often outsourced or performed as part of a batch validation, it is expensed in the period the testing occurs.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Categorize as an indirect production cost within the Quality Management (QM) module.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Consistency between batch testing frequency and production volume.

📄 Required Documentation

Test results certificates and service provider invoices.

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