Defense, Aerospace & Government Contracting

How to Record CAS 414 Cost of Money

Records the imputed cost of facilities capital employed in contract performance as an allowable cost under CAS 414.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Work in Process - CAS 414 Cost of MoneyDebit12,500.00-
Credit for CAS 414 Cost of Money AppliedCredit-12,500.00

💡 Accountant's Note

CAS 414 allows contractors to recover an imputed cost of capital based on the average net book value of facilities used. This entry recognizes the cost as an element of total contract cost while crediting an contra-expense or income account as it is not a cash outlay.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Usually calculated via a specialized CAS burdening module in GovCon ERPs like Deltek Costpoint.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Incorrect treasury rate used or inclusion of non-allowable assets in the investment base.

📄 Required Documentation

Form CASB-CMF and documentation of the Treasury Secretary’s semi-annual interest rate.

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