Defense, Aerospace & Government Contracting

How to Record CAS 417 Cost of Money

Records the cost of money as an element of the cost of capital assets under construction as per CAS 417.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Construction in Progress (CIP)Asset15,000.00-
Cost of Money Credits - CAS 417Contra-Expense-15,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

CAS 417 requires the capitalization of cost of money for assets that take a significant amount of time to construct or prepare for use. This involves debiting the asset account and crediting a cost of money contra-account.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Ensure the ERP is configured to calculate cost of money based on the average balance in CIP for the period.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Incorrect interest rates or applying cost of money to assets that do not meet the CAS 417 criteria for duration and cost.

📄 Required Documentation

Calculation worksheets using the Secretary of the Treasury's specified interest rates (Renegotiation Board rates).

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