Medical Devices & Laboratory Services

How to Record OEM Contract Manufacturing Revenue

Accounting for medical devices produced for a third-party brand owner under a contract manufacturing agreement, focusing on the transfer of control under ASC 606.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Accounts ReceivableDebit250,000.00-
Revenue - OEM ManufacturingCredit-250,000.00
Cost of Goods SoldDebit165,000.00-
Finished Goods InventoryCredit-165,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Revenue is recognized when the customer obtains control of the medical device, often at the point of shipment (FOB shipping point) or upon customer inspection, depending on the master supply agreement terms.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Ensure the 'Ship-to' and 'Sold-to' entities are correctly mapped in the ERP to distinguish between OEM and direct sales for tax nexus purposes.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Discrepancies between production completion dates and revenue recognition dates; high concentration of revenue from a single OEM partner.

📄 Required Documentation

Master Supply Agreement (MSA), Bill of Lading, and Quality Inspection Release Certificate.

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