How to Record Intercompany Loan Origination Fees
Recording administrative fees charged by a parent entity to a subsidiary for the setup and processing of an internal credit facility.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercompany Receivable | Asset | 5,000.00 | - |
| Intercompany Fee Income | Revenue | - | 5,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
The parent entity records a receivable from the subsidiary and recognizes fee income. The subsidiary would conversely record a prepaid asset or expense and an intercompany payable.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Utilize the Intercompany Billing module to automatically generate the mirror entry in the subsidiary's ledger.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Discrepancies between the fee income recognized by the lender and the expense recorded by the borrower.
📄 Required Documentation
Loan agreement addendum specifying the one-time origination fee amount and payment terms.
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