How to record collateralized borrowing liability
Accounts for a transfer of financial assets that does not qualify for derecognition, resulting in a secured borrowing liability.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | Asset | 100,000.00 | - |
| Financial Liability - Secured Loan | Liability | - | 100,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
If a transferor retains substantially all risks and rewards of ownership (e.g., via a total return swap or repurchase agreement), the transferred asset remains on the balance sheet, and the proceeds are recognized as a financial liability.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
The original asset should be flagged as 'pledged' or 'restricted' in the fixed asset or investment sub-ledger.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Verification of the 'pass-through' test and the 'risks and rewards' test under IFRS 9 derecognition criteria.
📄 Required Documentation
Transfer agreement, legal opinion on control, and calculations of risks/rewards retention.
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