How to record settlement date asset acquisition
Records the acquisition of a financial asset using settlement date accounting rather than trade date accounting.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Asset (Amortized Cost) | Asset | 50,000.00 | - |
| Cash | Asset | - | 50,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Under settlement date accounting, the asset is recognized on the day it is delivered to the entity. However, IFRS 9 requires recognition of any change in fair value between the trade date and settlement date for assets not measured at amortized cost.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Configure the procurement or treasury module to trigger accounting entries based on the delivery/settlement status flag.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Mismatch between contract date and recognition date for year-end transactions.
📄 Required Documentation
Trade confirmation note and bank delivery statement.
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