Reversal of cost to Balance Sheet

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This discussion addresses how to correct an accounting error where a pre-deposit amount for a customs appeal was incorrectly charged to the Profit & Loss account instead of the Balance Sheet. After winning the appeal, the user seeks advice on reversing this entry to show the amount as recoverable from Customs. The conversation explores potential accounting entries and the need for auditor guidance to rectify the mistake and avoid forfeiting the funds.

Originally posted by : Jayanta Bandyopadhyay
Sir

 

Wrongly charged to P & L from bank book in 2020.

Regularisation in 2024

 

Pl guide vis a vis AS. PRIOR PERIOD ADJ AND TAX AUDIT 

Bro,

Please give that wrong entry posted in 2020.

Please give the actual voucher entry here 

Export exp Dr

To Bank

 

P & L Dr

 

To Export exp

Wrong Entry

 

Export exp Dr

To

Bank

 

 

Dr. Expense

Cr. Bank

(Wrong entry)

So correct it

Dr. Prepaid customs

Cr. Bank

(Correct entry)

Then create a provision

Dr. Provision expense

Cr. Provision liability

When you won the appeal reverse it.

Then add it to asset

Dr. Asset

Cr. Prepaid customs

Check if you can change it on your system. I think you have audited them and hence the problem.

If you have lost the appeal

Dr. Provision liability 

Cr. Repaid customs

Can we disturb bank ? As after 3 years, we pass this Entry Why not debiting Gen Res to address retained earnings part

My entries don't disturb bank. Use prior period changes standard and I think it could fall under retrospective changes. Make clear narrations. 

Originally posted by : Jayanta Bandyopadhyay
Export exp Dr

To Bank

 

P & L Dr

 

To Export exp

Well...

Now, You will collect two amounts like Deposit amount and Appeal amount... Right...??

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