Foreign Currency & International Accounting

How to record intercompany settlement

Records the receipt of cash from a subsidiary to settle an outstanding intercompany loan or trade balance.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
CashDebit10,000.00-
Intercompany Receivable - SubsidiaryCredit-10,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

This entry reflects the actual movement of cash to clear an internal debt. It reduces the outstanding receivable on the parent company's books.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Apply the cash receipt specifically against the Intercompany sub-ledger.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Mismatched settlement amounts due to bank fees or FX variances not properly cleared.

📄 Required Documentation

Bank wire confirmation and intercompany settlement agreement.

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