How to Record GFP Commercial Use Credits
Records the liability to the government when Government Furnished Property (GFP) is used for commercial production.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Production Overhead | Debit | 1,200.00 | - |
| Accrued Liability to US Government | Credit | - | 1,200.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Under FAR 52.245-1, contractors must compensate the government for the use of GFP on non-government work, typically through a rental charge or credit to the contract.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Use a specialized equipment module to track machine hours by contract type (Gov vs. Commercial).
⚠️ Audit Flags
Failure to report commercial machine hours for dual-use government tooling.
📄 Required Documentation
Rental rate agreement with the Contracting Officer and machine utilization logs.
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