How to Record Indirect Cost Rate True-Up
Records the adjustment to align provisional billing rates with actual year-end indirect rates for cost-reimbursable contracts.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts Receivable - Unbilled | Asset | 125,000.00 | - |
| Contract Revenue (Indirect Adjustment) | Revenue | - | 125,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
At fiscal year-end, contractors must adjust revenue to reflect the difference between the provisional rates used for billing and the actual incurred rates calculated in the Incurred Cost Proposal.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Automate through a 'Rate Application' module that compares pool/base ratios at period end.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Material variances between provisional and actual rates without year-end adjustments.
📄 Required Documentation
Year-end Indirect Rate Calculation (Schedule I of the ICP) and variance analysis.
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