The role of an accounting certificate: what is it for?
Any enterprise has the right to independently develop “primary” forms, approving them in its accounting policies. But sometimes it is difficult to justify certain business transactions due to the lack of an established document form for them. For example, calculating daily allowance or expenses. An accounting certificate will help resolve this problem . It can be used in other cases (see table).
Some cases of using accounting certificates | |
Situation | Explanation |
The company is obliged to apply separate accounting for VAT | Reveals the methodology for separate VAT accounting |
Correction of data for the reporting period and previous years | To solve this problem, use an accounting certificate confirming the correction of an error. |
As evidence in court | Duplicates information that is already reflected in accounting |
To process postings | Explains the meaning of the operation or the inaccuracy of the initial posting |
Basically boo. a certificate is a primary document to which the law imposes its requirements. It can be compiled in any form, but certain details must be present. If executed correctly, it will become reliable evidence in conflicts with regulatory authorities.
Ideally, a competent specialist should be involved in the preparation of accounting statements . For example: an economist, accountant or other person who is responsible for the transaction being performed. But in order to successfully cope with the task, you need to know some nuances.
Also see “How to Maintain Accounting for an LLC.”
What you need to know when using different forms and samples of accounting statements
You should remember the following subtleties:
- Does not replace the document that must be drawn up by the transaction partners together. Therefore, it makes sense to record some operations in the certificate only for internal purposes.
- The certificate usually only confirms the information already provided in the internal accounting system. Therefore, a specialist must distinguish how to prepare a sample accounting certificate :
Such cases include drawing up an act of acceptance of goods received without documents. The tax office will consider that the submitted sample accounting certificate does not have a legal basis. As a result, expenses may not be recognized. It is impossible to take them into account when calculating tax. And challenging such a decision can be difficult.
- as a “primary”;
- for completely different purposes (informational, etc.). For example, to record a business transaction in a document that can become evidence in legal proceedings.
- In difficult situations, the accountant runs the risk of getting confused in the corrections. To prevent this from happening, we recommend including as much information as possible in the text of the certificate and attaching copies of settlement documents, as well as incorrectly completed documents.
Nuances of the main content of the help
The main part of the accounting statement devoted to corrections should detail:
- the essence of the mistake made;
- numbers and dates of documents to which corrections are associated;
- justification for corrections and decisions made on adjustments;
- necessary calculations with their breakdown by periods to which the calculated amounts relate, if this is important for accounting and tax calculations.
The text of the certificate may not include the calculations themselves necessary for its preparation. They, as well as copies of primary documents, in the process of accepting which an error was initially made, can be appendices to the certificate.
A prerequisite will be the simultaneous reflection of transactions related to accounting and tax accounting. For tax accounting, the certificate will serve as the necessary documentary justification for accepting expenses for accounting (Clause 1, Article 252 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation).
When maintaining automated accounting, tax-related data can be filled in automatically using accounting data by pressing the appropriate button, as happens in the 1C program. when filling out the document “Operation (accounting and tax accounting)”. If corrections concern operations of a standard nature and entail changes in several cumulative registers, then in programs for making corrections, instead of an accounting certificate, it is possible to use an operation such as “Adjustment of register entries” (1C program), which will allow corrections to be made correctly in all reports containing erroneous data.
You will find one of the possible examples of preparing an accounting certificate in connection with an identified accounting error on our website.
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Structure: how to write a sample accounting statement
Regardless of its purpose, the document must be executed correctly, since it plays the role of a primary one. Then there will be no unnecessary questions from the tax inspectorate. We recommend using an in-house template, since the legislation of the Russian Federation does not provide for a mandatory accounting certificate form .
The procedure for preparing this document consists of 3 stages:
- Creating a “header” and specifying the following data:
- information about what has changed;
- previous performance;
- correct method of calculation.
The following is an example of an accounting statement with the corresponding text:
“Economist of LLC “Guru” N.V. Kurnosova made a technical error when calculating depreciation on fixed assets. For 2021, the amount was 21,000 rubles, while it was erroneously indicated as 22,500 rubles. Detailed calculation: ……. On February 1, 2021, N.V. Kurnosova corrected the error by posting Dt 44 Kt 02 - 21,000 rubles. Corrections were made by recording Dt 44 Kt 02 – 1500 rubles. (reverse)" |
- identification of persons;
- confirmation of the need to perform a business transaction.
Also see “Details of accounting documents: basic and mandatory”.
As was said, the company’s management has the right to independently develop and approve by order a sample certificate in order to use it to solve its business problems. At the same time, it is included in the accounting policy of the enterprise.
You can take as a basis accounting certificate 0504833 , which was developed by the Ministry of Finance for public sector institutions (order No. 52n of 2015).
Typically, this document is drawn up in electronic form, taking into account standard design requirements: no typos, filling out all details, exact names of organizations, etc. It is important not to make mistakes when entering dates.
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Such certificates may contain so-called red reversals - postings with a negative number. They serve, for example, for:
- bug fixes;
- write-off of trade margins;
- adjustments to indicators of material and production costs.
Below is a sample of filling out accounting certificate 0504833 .
Form and necessary details of the certificate
An accounting certificate of the established form exists only for government bodies and institutions (form 0504833 according to OKUD, approved by order of the Ministry of Finance of Russia dated March 30, 2015 No. 52n).
For all other taxpayers, it does not have a strictly defined form, but, like any primary document, it must be drawn up in compliance with the requirements for the availability of mandatory details (clause 2 of Article 9 of the Law “On Accounting” dated December 6, 2011 No. 402-FZ), such as:
- name of the entity drawing up the document;
- title of the document and date of its preparation;
- content of the operation being performed;
- necessary quantitative and total indicators related to the operation being carried out;
- signatures of responsible persons with their decoding and indication of positions.
Description of the essence of the operation performed is possible both in text and in tabular form. Since the accounting certificate is one of the officially approved primary accounting documents, its form, developed independently, is recommended to be approved in the accounting policy.
For more information on the principles that must be followed when drawing up accounting policies, read the article “How to draw up an organization’s accounting policies (2018)?”
The approved form and the presence of mandatory details in the certificate give it the meaning of a document drawn up in compliance with all the necessary rules. This may play a role when it is presented during the tax audit process.
Varieties
There are several types of accounting statements designed for different business situations:
- settlement;
- about correcting errors;
- for the public sector;
- samples of books certificates on separate VAT accounting;
- about debt write-off;
- intended for court.
Each of them has its own compositional features that allow one to competently confirm the legitimacy of a particular fact.
Accounting statement: sample filling
This type of certificate is of a primary nature. It is distinguished by the presence of indicators that are already reflected in accounting. The accountant draws it up in the following cases:
- correction of inaccuracies in accounting or tax accounting;
- an explanation of the business transaction ( an accounting statement may be useful when writing off accounts receivable or payable);
- performing additional calculations that explain the specifics of the transaction (especially important when separately accounting for VAT or recognizing expenses).
standard form of accounting statement established by law . But it must have the following details:
- Company name;
- the essence of the operation and the calculation for it;
- date of compilation;
- FULL NAME. responsible persons.
If you are in doubt about how to correctly draw up a sample accounting certificate , follow Article 9 of the Law Certificate of Confirmation of Corrections
Let’s assume that the accountant of Guru LLC N.V. Solovyova found an error in depreciation charges for March 2021: 53,800 rubles were reflected, but according to correct calculations - 41,200 rubles. The surplus is reversed using the posting: Dt 44 Kt 02 – 12 600. A sample accounting certificate about error correction looks like this:
Please note: you must specify:
- the reason for the error;
- all options for the amount that affects accounting;
- date of correction.
At the end of N.V. Solovyova, as the compiler of the certificate, puts her signature. Adjacent to it is the autograph of the chief accountant. After this, the accounting certificate confirming the correction of the error serves as the basis for an accounting correction.
Also see Double Entry Accounting: Meaning and Examples.
Certificate of write-off of the “creditor”
Overdue accounts payable, for which the time for filing a claim has passed, the enterprise is obliged to include in non-operating income. This is how clause 18 of Art. 250 Tax Code of the Russian Federation. Usually this is done during an inventory and is accompanied by the preparation of an accounting certificate for writing off accounts payable . It should include:
- full information about the debt (contract number, links to the “primary”, etc.);
- calculation of the limitation period.
EXAMPLE At Guru LLC, on March 30, 2021, an inventory of settlements with counterparties was carried out, as a result of which an accounts payable to Septima LLC was identified in the amount of RUB 143,000. The statute of limitations on it expired on March 13, 2017.
Here is an example of how to write an accounting statement for this situation:
LLC "Guru" ACCOUNTING REPORT No. 24 DATED 03/30/2017 ON THE WRITTEN OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE As a result of the inventory of settlements with counterparties on March 30, 2021, accounts payable to the limited liability company "Septima" were identified (TIN 7722123456, KPP 772201001, address : Moscow , Shosseynaya St., 7, building 9), for which the statute of limitations has expired (Act of Inventory of Settlements with Buyers, Suppliers, Other Debtors and Creditors dated March 30, 2017 No. 2-inv). This debt arose under the contract for the supply of goods dated April 25, 2014 No. 63-p. Clause 3.8 of the said agreement establishes the payment deadline - until March 15, 2014 (inclusive). The amount of debt for goods supplied is 145,000 rubles, including VAT - 26,100 rubles. The statute of limitations expires on March 13, 2017. Thus, accounts payable in the amount of 145,000 rubles are subject to inclusion in non-operating income for income tax for the first quarter of 2021 on the basis of paragraph 18 of Article 250 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation and write-off in accounting. Chief accountant_____________Shirokova____________/E.A. Shirokova/ |
Remember: the accountant must correctly determine the statute of limitations, as this affects the result of calculating income tax. To avoid mistakes, refer to Articles 196, 200 and 203 of the Civil Code.
Document code 1787 tax certificate sample
We present documents at the request of the Internal Revenue Service (Dobrova o.) Codes of types of documents 2021 (21 - Passport of the Russian Federation, etc.) for the tax office, identification Codes of types of documents 2021 (21 - Passport of the Russian Federation) for the tax office02/04/2018 Directory "Codes of types of documents proving identity "published, for example, in Appendix No. 6 to the Procedure for filling out calculations for insurance premiums, approved by Order of the Federal Tax Service of Russia dated October 10, 2016 No. MMV-7-11/ “On approval of the form for calculating insurance premiums, the procedure for filling it out, as well as the format for presenting the calculation for insurance premiums in electronic form.” Tax Code of the Russian Federation) Documents (information) about a specific transaction Documents when conducting a desk or on-site inspection against you 10 working days from the date of receipt of the request for documents (clause 3 of Art. Type of document: passport code for tax Document code-2766] Agreement (contract, agreement) for the period Note: with all appendices, amendments, additions, agreements, specifications and other integral parts. 1.02 Invoice for the period 1.03 Invoice for the period 1.04 Certificate of acceptance of work performed 1.05 Certificate of acceptance and delivery of work (services) 1.06 Certificate of offset of mutual claims (offset) 1.07 Certificate of reconciliation of settlements with suppliers (buyers) 1.08 Receipt cash order 1.09 Expenditure cash order order 1.10 Payment order for the period, documents confirming payment 1.11 Consignment note 1.12 Balance sheet for accounts 60, 62, 66, 67, 76.
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Accounting certificate of debt for the court: sample
This document can be drawn up in a very general form with references to background data that the form wants to prove in court. It is not at all necessary to refer in the certificate to the fact that it is issued specifically for judicial purposes.
The following is a sample of writing an accounting statement about a “receivable”, which often has to be “knocked out” from the counterparty through the court.
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY "GURU" Address: 105318, Moscow, st. Gogolya, 8, office 15. TIN 7722123456, KPP 772201001 Moscow February 06, 2021 Accounting statement No. 3-s As a result of the inventory of settlements with counterparties on February 06, 2021, receivables from Buben LLC were identified (TIN 7719456789, KPP 771901001, address: Moscow, Kvasovaya St., 9, building 6), for which the statute of limitations has not expired (inventory act dated 02/06/2017 No. 22-inv). This debt arose under the goods supply agreement No. 12/7 dated October 22, 2016. The amount of debt is 500,000 (five hundred thousand) rubles 00 kopecks. The payment deadline under the agreement is December 31, 2016 (inclusive). General Director ______________ /V.V. Krasnov/ Chief Accountant ______________ /E.A. Shirokova/ |
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What forms are there for certificates of receivables (and payables)?
Among the most common unified forms used to reflect receivables (and, if required, payables) debts is form No. INV-17, approved by Decree of the State Statistics Committee of the Russian Federation dated August 18, 1998 No. 88. We are talking about an act of inventory of settlements of a business entity with its debtors and creditors.
This document can be used in strict accordance with the legally approved form or as a basis for drawing up a certificate.
You can learn more about the specifics of working with form No. INV-17 in the article: “Unified form No. INV-17 - form and sample.”
Another popular unified document is the form of a certificate of accounts receivable and payable, approved in Appendix No. 3 to the order of the Ministry of Justice dated July 30, 1999. The jurisdiction of this order is departmental, but the form of the certificate proposed in it allows any interested business entity to reflect in detail the structure of its receivables and payables.