FBT processing requirements

Following is a list of general ledger accounts codes that are relevant to the provision of fringe benefits, and a summary of when each code should be used.

Account CodeDescriptionUseSpecial notes
5581FBT-OthersFor any other FBTable expenditure

Any amounts posted to this account will incur FBT. The FBT expense is automatically posted overnight (to 5590). Include employee's ANU ID in transaction line description as well as a short note about the type of benefit provided.

5582FBT-EntertainmentFor expenditure on FBTable entertainment (usually food and drink) benefits.Any amounts posted to this account will incur FBT. The FBT expense is automatically posted overnight (to 5590)
5583FBT-AccommodationFor expenditure on FBTable domestic housing benefits.Any amounts posted to this account will incur FBT. The FBT expense is automatically posted overnight (to 5590). Include employee's ANU ID in transaction line description as well as a short note about the benefit.
5590Fringe Benefits Tax ExpenseBusiness areas should not use this account. F&BS use only. 
5602Light meals non-FBT deductibleExpenditure in relation to food and drink for light meals on ANU premises and eligible seminar food and drink. 
5603Entertainment Non-FBTExpenditure on more elaborate meals, social events, alcohol etc for clientsGST must not be claimed on expenses posted to this code.
9295EmplConFBTUsed to record income received by the ANU from an employee as a contribution toward expenditure attracting fringe benefits tax (other than for cars and travel).Include employee's ANU ID in transaction line description as well as a short note about what benefit the contribution relates to.
9295CEmployee contribution CARS FBTUsed to record income received by the ANU from an employee as a contribution toward running costs of an ANU owned motor vehicle.Include employee's ANU ID in transaction line description as well as a the rego number of the car the contribution relates to.
9295T ECFBTEmployee cont Travel FBTUsed to record income received by ANU from an employee as a contribution toward private travel on business trips paid for by ANU.Include employee's ANU ID in transaction line description as well as a short note about what trip the contribution relates to.