How to Record an Intercompany Loan from a Parent Company to a Real Estate Development SPV
Recording the receipt of development funding from the parent company as an intercompany liability in the SPV.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash / Bank | Asset (+) | 5,000,000.00 | - |
| Due to Parent Company (Intercompany) | Liability (+) | - | 5,000,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Real estate developers often use Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for individual projects. Funding from the parent is an intercompany liability at the SPV level.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
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In the SPV's standalone accounts: record the parent loan as a financial liability under IFRS 9. Assess whether the loan is interest-bearing (market rate) or interest-free — if interest-free (or below market), IFRS 9 requires the loan to be measured at fair value at inception (which for a below-market loan means deducting the imputed interest benefit, recognizing a contribution from the parent as equity). In consolidated accounts, the intercompany loan and any interest expense/income are eliminated on consolidation.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors test whether below-market intercompany loans have been correctly measured at fair value with the discount recognized as a capital contribution from the parent. This is a common omission — companies often record intercompany loans at face value, understating the parent's equity investment in the SPV. Transfer pricing regulations may also require intercompany loans to be at arm's length rates.
📄 Required Documentation
Intercompany loan agreement (amount, interest rate, repayment terms), IFRS 9 fair value assessment at inception (for below-market loans), capital contribution recognition (if loan is below market), related party disclosure, consolidated elimination entries, transfer pricing documentation (arm's length interest rate), and SPV board approval for the loan.
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