How to Record Intercompany Headhunter Fees
Accounting for the reimbursement of external executive search firm costs paid by the corporate office on behalf of a business unit.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercompany Receivable (Corporate) | Asset | 45,000.00 | - |
| Recruitment Expense (Corporate) | Expense | - | 45,000.00 |
| Recruitment Expense (Unit) | Expense | 45,000.00 | - |
| Intercompany Payable (Unit) | Liability | - | 45,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Corporate offsets its original cash outlay for the recruiter by billing the unit where the new executive will be employed.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Post as a direct chargeback through the Intercompany Clearing module.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Inconsistent billing of recruitment fees across different business units.
📄 Required Documentation
Original third-party recruiter invoice and internal allocation memo.
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