How to record fund-of-fund rebate income
Accounting for management fee rebates received by a Fund-of-Funds from underlying investment managers.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebate Receivable | Asset | 12,000.00 | - |
| Management Fee Expense (Contra) | Expense | - | 12,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
To prevent 'double-dipping' of fees, underlying managers may rebate fees back to the Fund-of-Funds, which is recorded as a reduction of expense.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Map the credit to a contra-expense account to properly report net management fees.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Significant variances between expected and actual rebate income relative to NAV invested in underlying funds.
📄 Required Documentation
Side letter agreements and monthly/quarterly rebate statements from underlying managers.
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