How to record professional fee discount
Recording a courtesy discount applied to a client's invoice to adjust the total professional fees originally calculated by time-billing.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Fee Revenue - Discounts | Revenue | 3,200.00 | - |
| Accounts Receivable | Asset | - | 3,200.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Revenue discounts are debited (reducing net revenue) when the firm agrees to accept less than the standard billed amount for professional services rendered.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Post as a credit memo in the AR module rather than a direct journal entry to maintain the audit trail of the original invoice.
⚠️ Audit Flags
High volume of discounts relative to gross revenue may suggest billing inefficiencies or potential for kickback schemes.
📄 Required Documentation
Partner approval for the write-down and correspondence with the client regarding the discount.
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