Account Information

Account Type Statement of Financial Position
Normal Balance Debit

Definition

Amounts paid in advance to suppliers before receiving goods or services

International Accounting Standards

IFRS IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements

Prepayments to suppliers classified as current assets. Not financial instruments — no ECL required.

US GAAP ASC 340 Other Assets and Deferred Costs

Same classification as prepaid assets. Impairment recognised if supplier unable to deliver.