How to Record FPRP Preparation Costs
How to record the costs associated with developing a Forward Pricing Rate Proposal for negotiation with the ACO.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| G&A Expense - Estimating & Finance | Debit | 12,000.00 | - |
| Accrued Payroll | Credit | - | 12,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Labor and consulting costs for preparing the multi-year rate forecasts required for an FPRP are generally allowable and recorded in the G&A pool.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Directly charge labor to the estimating system task within the G&A ledger.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Comparison of FPRP prep labor against the submission date of the proposal to the ACO.
📄 Required Documentation
FPRP submission package and detailed labor distribution reports.
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