Transfer Pricing - cost plus method
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02 October 2010
Dear Expert,
What is cost plus method , Can expenses like - leave salary, Gratuity not paid which is in provision in accounts be taken in consideration to calculate Arm Length Price
Please guide.
Awaiting your guidence ....
Thanks & Regards
Ami
What is cost plus method , Can expenses like - leave salary, Gratuity not paid which is in provision in accounts be taken in consideration to calculate Arm Length Price
Please guide.
Awaiting your guidence ....
Thanks & Regards
Ami
03 October 2010
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02 August 2025
Hi Ami,
Great question! Let me explain the **Cost Plus Method** and how to treat provisions like leave salary and gratuity while calculating the **Arm’s Length Price (ALP)**.
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## What is **Cost Plus Method**?
The **Cost Plus Method** is a commonly used transfer pricing method where:
> **ALP = Cost of production/provision of goods or services + an appropriate markup (profit margin)**
* It’s mostly used for transactions involving the **sale of goods or provision of services** between associated enterprises.
* The markup reflects what an independent party would earn over the cost in a comparable transaction.
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## Treatment of Provisions like Leave Salary & Gratuity
* Transfer pricing requires that **costs be computed on an accrual basis** as per accounting standards and generally accepted principles.
* **Provisions for expenses** (like leave salary, gratuity) that are **accrued and accounted in books** but **not yet paid** should **be included** while calculating the cost base.
* This is because:
* These are **real expenses** borne by the enterprise for providing goods/services.
* Ignoring such provisions would **understate the cost**, affecting the ALP accuracy.
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### Summary
| Expense Type | Include in Cost? | Reason |
| --------------------------- | ---------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| Leave Salary (Provisioned) | **Yes** | Accrued liability, actual cost incurred |
| Gratuity (Provisioned) | **Yes** | Recognized expense, part of employee cost |
| Unpaid & Unprovided Expense | **No** | Not accrued, not recognized in accounts |
---
### Final Note:
* Always maintain proper documentation and reconciliation for provisions.
* The provisions should comply with accounting standards (e.g., AS 15 on Employee Benefits).
---
If you want, I can help you draft a sample cost plus computation including such provisions. Just let me know!
Great question! Let me explain the **Cost Plus Method** and how to treat provisions like leave salary and gratuity while calculating the **Arm’s Length Price (ALP)**.
---
## What is **Cost Plus Method**?
The **Cost Plus Method** is a commonly used transfer pricing method where:
> **ALP = Cost of production/provision of goods or services + an appropriate markup (profit margin)**
* It’s mostly used for transactions involving the **sale of goods or provision of services** between associated enterprises.
* The markup reflects what an independent party would earn over the cost in a comparable transaction.
---
## Treatment of Provisions like Leave Salary & Gratuity
* Transfer pricing requires that **costs be computed on an accrual basis** as per accounting standards and generally accepted principles.
* **Provisions for expenses** (like leave salary, gratuity) that are **accrued and accounted in books** but **not yet paid** should **be included** while calculating the cost base.
* This is because:
* These are **real expenses** borne by the enterprise for providing goods/services.
* Ignoring such provisions would **understate the cost**, affecting the ALP accuracy.
---
### Summary
| Expense Type | Include in Cost? | Reason |
| --------------------------- | ---------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| Leave Salary (Provisioned) | **Yes** | Accrued liability, actual cost incurred |
| Gratuity (Provisioned) | **Yes** | Recognized expense, part of employee cost |
| Unpaid & Unprovided Expense | **No** | Not accrued, not recognized in accounts |
---
### Final Note:
* Always maintain proper documentation and reconciliation for provisions.
* The provisions should comply with accounting standards (e.g., AS 15 on Employee Benefits).
---
If you want, I can help you draft a sample cost plus computation including such provisions. Just let me know!
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