Bank Overdraft

Code: 2192
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Account Information

Financial Statement Statement of Financial Position
Normal Balance Credit

Definition

Bank account overdraft used as temporary financing

Common Journal Entries

Use bank overdraft

Dr. Expenses
Cr. Bank Overdraft

Repay bank overdraft

Dr. Bank Overdraft
Cr. Bank Account

Record overdraft interest

Dr. Interest Expense
Cr. Bank Overdraft

Convert overdraft to loan

Dr. Bank Overdraft
Cr. Short Term Bank Loans

Use bank overdraft

Dr. Expenses
Cr. Bank Overdraft

Repay bank overdraft

Dr. Bank Overdraft
Cr. Bank Account

Record overdraft interest

Dr. Interest Expense
Cr. Bank Overdraft

Convert overdraft to loan

Dr. Bank Overdraft
Cr. Short Term Bank Loans

📐 IFRS vs US GAAP Accounting Treatment

IFRS IFRS 9 Financial Instruments
US GAAP ASC 470 Debt

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is a bank overdraft?

A: A credit facility allowing the company to withdraw more than its current account balance, usually repayable on demand with a higher interest rate than loans.

Q: How is a bank overdraft presented on the balance sheet?

A: Under IFRS, it may be offset against cash if part of daily cash management. Under GAAP, it usually appears as a current liability.