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provision accounts and book of entry

Date 18 Jan 2025
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Can a construction company books revenue on the basis of provisions. If yes what is its impact on billing procedure and GST liability. Whether GSTR-9C and GSTR-9 will be un-reconciled due to provision entry. The basis of a construction company to make accounting on the basis of provisioning entry.

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Replied on Apr 16, 2025
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Great question — and one that often trips up businesses in the construction and real estate sector. Let’s break this down step-by-step:

🔹 Can a construction company book revenue on the basis of provisions?

Yes — from an accounting standpoint, a construction company can recognize revenue based on provision (i.e., accrual basis) especially under Percentage of Completion Method (POCM) or as per Ind AS 115.

📌 This is done to match income and expenses in the correct period — even if billing hasn’t occurred yet.

BUT — this is purely for accounting (books of accounts), not for GST.

🔸 What’s the impact on billing and GST liability?

Here’s the key distinction:

Basis

Provision Entry (Books)

GST Liability

Revenue Recognition

Based on stage of completion

Based on time of supply rules

Billing

May not be done yet

No billing = no GST

GST Payment

Not required on provision

Pay only when invoice is raised or payment received

✅ GST is NOT payable merely on provision entries unless an invoice is issued or advance is received.

So, you book revenue in your financials, but you don’t pay GST unless a taxable event happens.

🔍 Will GSTR-9C and GSTR-9 show mismatches due to provision?

Yes, they can show mismatches — and that’s expected.

Here’s Why:

  • GSTR-9/GSTR-9C pulls turnover based on actual outward supplies reported in GSTR-1 & 3B.
  • Your books may show higher turnover (due to provision entries), which hasn’t yet been billed.

⚠️ This difference will appear in GSTR-9C Reconciliation — typically in Table 5B/5O (reconciliation of turnover).

🛠️ What Should Be Done?

✅ In GSTR-9C:

  • Mention the provision-based revenue as a reconciliation item.
  • Add a note like:
    "Provision for unbilled revenue as per Percentage of Completion Method (not liable to GST as invoice not yet raised).”

✅ In Books:

  • Maintain a clear trail between:
    • Provision entries
    • Actual billing
    • GST invoices

📋 Summary:

Aspect

Provision-based Revenue

Allowed in Books?

✅ Yes (Ind AS 115 / Accrual)

Billing Required?

❌ Not yet

GST Liability?

❌ Not until invoice/advance

GSTR-9 vs Books

🔁 Difference will show — explain in GSTR-9C

Risk of Penalty?

❌ No, if well-documented

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