Environmental & Carbon Accounting

How to Record Landfill Gas Credit Revenue

Recording the income generated from the sale of credits produced via landfill gas-to-energy recovery systems.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Accounts ReceivableAsset5,000.00-
Landfill Gas Credit RevenueRevenue-5,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Recognizes revenue earned from the quantification and sale of methane capture credits generated from landfill operations.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Record in the Sales and Distribution module with a specific item code for LFG credits.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Discrepancies between gas capture logs and credit issuance certificates.

📄 Required Documentation

Gas collection reports, third-party verification, and credit sales agreement.

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