How to Record Tenant Improvement Allowance
Accounting for cash payments made to tenants to fund their build-outs, treated as a lease incentive.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lease Incentive Asset | Asset | 100,000.00 | - |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | Asset | - | 100,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Payments to tenants for improvements are capitalized as lease incentives and amortized as a reduction of rental revenue over the life of the lease.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Amortization should be linked to the lease term in the property management module to ensure revenue reduction is calculated correctly.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Large cash outflows categorized as incentives rather than capital improvements to the building structure.
📄 Required Documentation
Signed tenant improvement (TI) agreement and proof of construction completion.
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