Interoperator Debt — Aged Receivable Provision
Provisioning for overdue interoperator receivables where settlement is uncertain.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Debt Expense (Interoperator) | Expense (+) | 45,000.00 | - |
| Allowance for Doubtful Interoperator Accounts | Contra-Asset (+) | - | 45,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Interoperator receivables can be disputed and age significantly. IFRS 9 ECL provisioning applies to these commercial receivables. Disputed amounts are assessed for probability-weighted recovery.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Interoperator receivables are maintained in the wholesale AR sub-ledger by counterparty and settlement period. The IFRS 9 ECL provision is calculated using a combination of aging analysis (for non-disputed items) and specific assessment (for disputed items). Disputed amounts are individually assessed based on the dispute status, legal advice, and historical settlement patterns with each counterparty. The provision is posted monthly to the bad debt expense account. The interoperator credit committee reviews aged items quarterly and approves provisions and write-offs.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors review the interoperator receivable ageing report and identify items outstanding beyond normal settlement terms (typically 30-60 days). Test disputed items individually — is the dispute documented, and has appropriate escalation occurred? Assess the IFRS 9 ECL provision rate for non-disputed aged items. Review whether long-outstanding interoperator receivables should be written off rather than provisioned. Confirm that interoperator debt collection is actively managed through the bilateral dispute resolution process in the signed interconnect agreements.
📄 Required Documentation
Interoperator AR ageing report, dispute log with status and resolution timeline, IFRS 9 ECL provision calculation (aging matrix and specific assessment), interoperator credit committee minutes, bilateral dispute resolution correspondence, and write-off approvals for uncollectable items.
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