How to Accrue the Annual Statutory Audit Fee at Year-End
Accruing the auditor's fee at year-end before the invoice is received.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management & General: Audit Fees | Expense (+) | 6,000.00 | - |
| Accrued Expenses | Liability (+) | - | 6,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
The annual audit relates to the fiscal year just ended. Accruing the fee ensures the expense is matched to the period being audited, not the following year when the invoice arrives.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Post the accrual as part of year-end closing entries based on the signed engagement letter. Code entirely to Management & General unless specific grant rules allow a portion to be direct-charged as project audit fees.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors perform a search for unrecorded liabilities. They expect to see their own fee accrued in the year they are auditing. Failure to accrue the audit fee is a basic cut-off error.
📄 Required Documentation
Signed audit engagement letter specifying the fee, and year-end accrual schedule.
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