This discussion clarifies the accounting treatment for advance payments made to a supplier for staff uniforms. While the uniforms were paid for in March 2022 (FY 2021-22), they will be received in the next financial year (FY 2022-23). The consensus is that this should be treated as an 'advance paid to supplier' rather than a 'prepaid expense' until the goods are received.
09 March 2022
I have paid advance to supplier towards purchase of Suiting Shirting for my staff Uniform. advance paid in the month of March 22. While the uniform will be provided in next financial year i.e. FY 2022-2023
Can i treat above expenses as Prepaid Expenses in FY 2021-22.?