Account Information

Financial Statement Statement of Financial Position
Normal Balance Debit

Definition

Cash balances subject to contractual restrictions that limit their use for the entity’s general purposes and that are not classified under the other specific restricted cash accounts.

Common Journal Entries

Maintaining minimum cash balance under loan covenant

Dr. Contractually Restricted Cash
Cr. Bank Account

📐 IFRS vs US GAAP Accounting Treatment

IFRS IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows
US GAAP ASC 230 Statement of Cash Flows

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between contractually restricted cash and legally restricted cash?

A: Contractually restricted cash arises from an agreement between parties (e.g., loan covenants), while legally restricted cash arises from a legal provision or court order.