Government-Provided Land Right (Non-Cash Grant)
Accounting for the right to use government-owned land for the project at zero or nominal cost.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intangible Asset - Land Use Right | Asset (+) | 1.00 | - |
| Other Income (Nominal) | Revenue (+) | - | 1.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
In a PPP, the government usually provides the 'Right of Way' (the land) for free. Under US GAAP, since the operator never gets title to the land and usually cannot lease it to others, it is often recorded at a nominal value ($1) or not capitalized at all, but rather disclosed in the footnotes as a 'Service Concession Right.'
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Even if recorded at $1, the land parcel should be in the Fixed Asset Register for tracking insurance and environmental liability purposes.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Incorrectly capitalizing the 'Fair Value' of the land. Because the land must be returned to the government, capitalizing it at market value would artificially inflate the company's equity.
📄 Required Documentation
Easement agreement, land title search, and the Service Concession Agreement (SCA).
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