Debt & Loan Accounting

How to Record Intercompany Loan Receipt

Accounting for funds received from a parent or subsidiary as a formal debt instrument.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
CashAsset500,000.00-
Intercompany Loan PayableLiability-500,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Recognizes a formal liability to a related party that carries specific repayment terms and market-based interest.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Ensure the intercompany vendor/customer IDs are mapped correctly for elimination during consolidation.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Transfer pricing scrutiny on interest rates.

📄 Required Documentation

Signed promissory note and board minutes.

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