LP Default on Capital Call - Defaulting LP Penalty
Recording the accounting treatment when an LP fails to fund a capital call by the due date, triggering default provisions under the LPA including penalty interest and potential forfeiture of LP interest.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Call Receivable - Defaulting LP | Asset (+) | 500,000.00 | - |
| LP Unfunded Commitment Liability (Reclassification) | Liability (-) | - | 500,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
When an LP defaults, the receivable remains on the books but is reclassified to a default receivable. The GP typically has remedies including: charging default interest (10%–15% p.a.), reducing the defaulting LP's interest, selling the LP interest to a third party at a discount, or in extreme cases forfeiting the LP's interest. The non-defaulting LPs may be required to fund the shortfall via an additional call.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Flag the LP as 'defaulting' in the capital account ledger. Cease allocating fund income to the defaulting LP if the LPA permits this. Track the accrual of default interest separately. Document all GP cure notices and legal correspondence.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors assess the collectibility of the defaulting LP receivable and whether an allowance is required. Legal opinions on the enforceability of default provisions will be reviewed.
📄 Required Documentation
Capital call notice, LP default notice, LPA default provisions, GP legal counsel opinion, correspondence with defaulting LP, cure period timeline.
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