How to Record Cannabis Decarboxylation Costs
Capitalizing the labor and utility costs associated with the decarboxylation process to activate THC in flower or oil.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIP Inventory - Extraction/Infusion | Debit | 800.00 | - |
| Direct Labor - Production | Credit | - | 500.00 |
| Applied Manufacturing Overhead | Credit | - | 300.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Decarboxylation is a critical processing step; the associated labor and overhead costs are moved from expense accounts to Work-In-Process inventory.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Create a specific 'Decarb' routing step in the manufacturing execution system (MES).
⚠️ Audit Flags
Variances between planned and actual decarboxylation times affecting labor allocation.
📄 Required Documentation
Production batch records showing time in oven and labor hours assigned.
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