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Engagement Close-Out — Unbilled WIP Written Off

Writing off residual WIP on an engagement that is closed with the client's final invoice already issued.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
WIP Write-Off (Engagement Close-Out)Expense (+)3,200.00-
Unbilled Receivables / Contract Asset (WIP)Asset (−)-3,200.00

💡 Accountant's Note

At engagement close, any remaining WIP that was not invoiced (because the firm absorbed cost overruns or agreed a fixed scope) is written off. This is a normal part of engagement profitability management.

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