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Provision for Post-Handover Snagging

Accruing the estimated cost of defect repairs expected after handing units over to buyers.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Warranty & Snagging ExpenseExpense (+)50,000.00-
Provision for Snagging (Liability)Liability (+)-50,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Prudence requires recognizing the cost of defects in the same period as the related handover revenue. Based on historical data, developers estimate a percentage of revenue as the expected snagging cost.

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