How to record intercompany management fees
Charging management or shared service fees from a parent company to a foreign subsidiary.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercompany Receivable (Subsidiary A) | Asset | 5,000.00 | - |
| Management Fee Income | Revenue | - | 5,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
The parent records a receivable and revenue for services provided to the subsidiary, often based on a transfer pricing agreement.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Use intercompany modules to ensure auto-elimination during consolidation.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Discrepancies between the receivable on the parent's books and the payable on the sub's books.
📄 Required Documentation
Intercompany Service Level Agreement (SLA) and transfer pricing study.
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