Defense, Aerospace & Government Contracting

How to Record Unallowable Social Club Dues

Segregating membership dues for social, dining, or country clubs which are expressly unallowable under FAR 31.205-14.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Unallowable Expense - Social Club DuesDebit1,500.00-
CashCredit-1,500.00

💡 Accountant's Note

While professional memberships may be allowable, dues for social or country clubs are unallowable and must be booked to a 'Below the Line' account to ensure they are excluded from indirect rate calculations.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Assign an account code suffix (e.g., -999) to indicate non-reimbursable status for the indirect cost pool.

⚠️ Audit Flags

General ledger review for vendors like country clubs or exclusive dining associations.

📄 Required Documentation

Membership invoices and corporate policy regarding executive perks.

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