Semiconductors & Foundry Operations

How to Record Wafer Capacity Reservation Fees

Accounting for advance payments made to foundries to secure future production capacity.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Prepaid Expenses - Capacity ReservationDebit1,000,000.00-
CashCredit-1,000,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Advance payments to foundries for guaranteed wafer starts are treated as prepaids and amortized into cost of sales as wafers are delivered.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Amortization schedules linked to production output receipts.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Long-term prepaids without clear delivery schedules.

📄 Required Documentation

Capacity reservation agreement and payment confirmation.

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