How to Write Off Failed MPW Prototype Wafers
Recording the loss when Multi-Project Wafers (MPW) fail to meet functional specifications during initial silicon bring-up.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loss on Inventory Obsolescence | Expense | 45,000.00 | - |
| Work-in-Process Inventory | Asset | - | 45,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
When prototype wafers fail and have no future economic value, their carrying cost in WIP must be written off to the income statement.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Perform an inventory scrap transaction in the ERP to update quantities and financial values.
⚠️ Audit Flags
High R&D write-off amounts following a failed tape-out cycle.
📄 Required Documentation
Failure analysis report and formal scrap authorization form.
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