Professional Services

Sub-Consultant / Sub-Contractor Cost

Recording the cost of an external specialist engaged to support a client project.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Sub-Consultant Cost (Engagement COGS)Expense (+)8,000.00-
Accounts Payable (Sub-Consultant)Liability (+)-8,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Sub-consultant fees are a direct project cost matched to the engagement revenue. If the firm passes the cost through to the client with a markup, the gross amount is billed as revenue and the sub-consultant fee is a COGS item. Withholding tax obligations apply in Jordan.

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