Accounting entries in the books of the trust will be –
Sr. No. |
Transaction |
Accounting Entry |
Dr./Cr. |
1. |
Receiving contribution |
Bank A/c |
Dr. |
|
|
To, Gratuity Fund – contribution received A/c |
Cr. |
2. |
Investment entries |
Investment A/c |
Dr. |
|
|
To, Bank A/c |
Cr. |
3. |
Income from Investment |
Accrued Income / Bank A/c |
Dr. |
|
|
To, Income from Investment A/c |
Cr. |
4. |
Gratuity payment on retirement / separation |
Gratuity Settlement A/c |
Dr. |
|
|
To, Bank A/c |
For accounting purposes, employer have to pass the below mentioned entries in their books of accounts:
Sr. No. |
Transaction |
Accounting Entry |
Dr./Cr. |
1. |
Making contribution |
Plan Asset A/c |
Dr. |
|
|
To, Bank A/c |
Cr. |
2. |
Year-end entry based on actuary report |
Plan Asset A/c (Closing Balance – Opening Balance – Contribution) |
Dr. |
|
|
Expense A/c (Current service cost + Interest cost – Expected return on plan asset) |
Dr./Cr. |
|
|
Other comprehensive income (Net of actuarial gain/(loss) on obligation and plan asset) |
Dr./Cr. |
|
|
To, Defined Benefit Obligation (Closing Balance – Opening Balance) |
Cr. |
Your actuary will give various information required in the above table for accounting entries.