How to Record an Interfund Transfer Between the General Fund and a Scholarship Fund
Moving cash internally between two different funds within the same legal entity.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Out: General Fund | Equity (-) | 500.00 | - |
| Transfer In: Scholarship Fund | Equity (+) | - | 500.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Interfund transfers do not change total Net Assets of the NGO — they move money between internal tracking buckets.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Interfund transfers are internal management decisions that do not affect total net assets. They must be authorized by management or the board depending on amount. Transfers from restricted funds to unrestricted funds require donor consent unless the restriction has been satisfied. Present transfers below the net income line in the Statement of Activities.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors verify that interfund transfers do not violate donor restrictions — transferring restricted funds to the general fund without authorization is a misappropriation. They also check that the same amount appears as Transfer Out in one fund and Transfer In in the receiving fund (no net creation of assets).
📄 Required Documentation
Board or management authorization, interfund transfer journal entry with authorization reference, updated fund balances, restriction compliance assessment, and note disclosure for material interfund transfers.
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