prudence disallowance

Broad Transactions1

1. 835-980Regulated Operations835 Interest

   This Subtopic governs how entities with regulated operations account for the financing cost of construction — the allowance for funds used during construction (AFUDC), which includes both a computed interest component and a designated cost of equity funds. When a regulator requires such capitalization, the rate-making amount (not the amount computed under Subtopic 835-20) is capitalized for financial reporting purposes, but only if subsequent inclusion in allowable costs for rate-making purposes is probable. The credit is reported in the income statement as other income, a reduction of interest expense, or both.