How to Record Clone Propagation Costs
Records the transfer of indirect costs and mother plant maintenance into specific batches of clones during the propagation phase.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIP Inventory - Cultivation (Clones) | Asset | 2,500.00 | - |
| Mother Plant Maintenance Clearing | Expense/Contra-Asset | - | 2,500.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
This entry moves the accumulated costs of maintaining mother plants (nutrients, labor, light) into the Work-in-Process inventory for a new batch of clones.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Ensure the sub-ledger for mother plants is cleared monthly to specific Metrc tag batches.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Large variances between mother plant costs and clone output yield.
📄 Required Documentation
Propagation logs and internal transfer records showing clone counts per mother plant.
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