How to Record Forfaiting Receivable Sale
Records the sale of long-term trade receivables (like bills of exchange) to a forfaiter on a non-recourse basis.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | Asset | 95,000.00 | - |
| Loss on Sale of Receivables | Expense | 5,000.00 | - |
| Notes Receivable | Asset | - | 100,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Because forfaiting is non-recourse, the receivable is derecognized from the balance sheet, and the difference between the face value and cash received is recorded as a loss or interest expense.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Ensure the 'derecognition' flag is used in the AR module to prevent double-counting.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Incorrectly keeping non-recourse sold notes on the balance sheet.
📄 Required Documentation
Forfaiting contract and evidence of non-recourse transfer.
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