How to Record Unallowable Personal Travel
Reclassifying travel costs that are considered personal or exceed federal per diem limits under FAR 31.205-46.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Expense - Unallowable (999) | Debit | 1,200.00 | - |
| Accounts Payable / Cash | Credit | - | 1,200.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Travel costs must be reasonable and necessary. Expenses exceeding GSA per diem rates or those for personal detours must be segregated into unallowable accounts.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Map the travel expense report system to automatically flag and route 'over-per-diem' amounts to an unallowable GL code.
⚠️ Audit Flags
DCAA sampling of travel vouchers; comparison of hotel rates against GSA/JTR schedules.
📄 Required Documentation
Travel authorization, GSA per diem printout, and itemized receipts.
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