08 January 2021
Our Company has paid Rs.17,000/- to the consultant for obtaining Health & Sanitation Certificate. Under what expenses we should book the same?
06 July 2024
The payment of Rs. 17,000 to a consultant for obtaining a Health & Sanitation Certificate should typically be booked under an appropriate expense account related to regulatory compliance or professional services. Here’s how you can record this transaction:
1. **Debit: Health & Sanitation Certificate Expenses** - This account represents the expense incurred for obtaining the certificate.
2. **Credit: Cash/Bank Account** - This account reflects the outflow of cash or bank funds used to make the payment to the consultant.
- **Health & Sanitation Certificate Expenses Account:** This expense account is used to track all costs associated with obtaining health and sanitation certificates or compliance-related expenses.
- **Cash/Bank Account:** This account shows the reduction in the company's cash or bank balance due to the payment made to the consultant.
### Additional Considerations:
- Ensure to obtain and retain proper documentation such as invoices or receipts from the consultant for audit and record-keeping purposes. - Depending on your company's accounting practices, you may categorize this under a specific sub-category of expenses related to regulatory compliance or professional fees.
By recording the transaction accurately, you ensure that your financial records reflect the expenses incurred for obtaining the Health & Sanitation Certificate, which is crucial for compliance and operational transparency.
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