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Recruitment Agency Success Fee

Recording the fee paid to a headhunter after successfully hiring a new manager.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Recruitment & HR ExpenseExpense (+)3,000.00-
Cash / Accounts PayableMixed-3,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Agency fees are operating expenses. They are usually calculated as a percentage (e.g., 15-20%) of the new hire's annual starting salary.

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