End of Concession: Asset Hand-over to Government
Deregistering the intangible/financial asset and settling all related provisions at the end of the concession term.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accumulated Amortization - Concession Right | Contra-Asset (-) | 50,000,000.00 | - |
| Intangible Asset - Concession Right | Asset (-) | - | 50,000,000.00 |
| Hand-back Liability | Liability (-) | 1,000,000.00 | - |
| Cash (Final Restoration Payout) | Asset (-) | - | 1,000,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
This is the 'Exit' entry. At the end of the term (e.g., Year 30), the intangible asset is fully amortized to zero. The operator performs the final restoration, pays any remaining hand-back costs, and the legal right to the asset reverts to the government. The operator's balance sheet is cleared of all project-related infrastructure assets and liabilities.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
The asset is 'Retired' in the Fixed Asset module at zero book value. Any 'Residual Value' in a PPP is usually zero by contract.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Ensuring no 'residual' book value remains. Because the operator never owned the land or the physical structure, they cannot carry any value forward after the concession expires.
📄 Required Documentation
Certificate of Hand-back, final government sign-off, and closure of the Project SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) books.
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