Defense, Aerospace & Government Contracting

How to Record Unallowable Morale Costs

Segregating employee morale and welfare expenses that exceed FAR 31.205-13 limits.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Unallowable G&A - Employee MoraleDebit2,500.00-
Accrued ExpensesCredit-2,500.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Records expenses for social activities or gifts that are specifically excluded from allowable costs under federal acquisition regulations.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Use a unique natural account code within the '9000' series or a 'statistical' account to ensure exclusion from the indirect rate calculation.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Company-wide parties, gift cards, or sporting event tickets appearing in allowable overhead pools.

📄 Required Documentation

Invoices from vendors and a description of the event to justify the unallowable classification.

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