Shipping & Maritime

How to Record Time Charter Revenue

Recording the monthly earnings for a vessel leased out on a time charter basis.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Accounts ReceivableDebit45,000.00-
Charter RevenueCredit-45,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Records the fixed daily rate earned by the shipowner for providing the vessel and crew to a charterer over a specific period.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Revenue module should recognize income pro-rata based on the number of days in the current accounting period.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Revenue recognition beyond the balance sheet date for incomplete voyages.

📄 Required Documentation

Time Charter Party agreement and Hire Statements.

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