Defense, Aerospace & Government Contracting

How to Record Interest Expense (Unallowable)

Identifies and records interest expense on corporate debt, which is unallowable for government contract reimbursement per FAR 31.205-10.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Unallowable Interest ExpenseExpense2,200.00-
CashAsset-2,200.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Interest on borrowings, however represented, is unallowable. This entry isolates the cost so it is filtered out during the indirect rate development process.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Map this account to a 'Non-Reimbursable' category in the Indirect Rate engine.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Accidental inclusion of interest expense in the G&A pool during rate calculations.

📄 Required Documentation

Bank statements and loan amortization schedules.

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