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BACK CHARGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Financial Accounting
  • Construction
DEF

The billing for work performed or the cost incurred by one party that, in accordance with the agreement, should have been performed or incurred by the party to whom billed.

CONT

Owners bill back charges to general contractors, and general contractors bill back charges to subcontractors. Examples of back charges include charges for cleanup work or to repair something damaged by another subcontractor, such as a tub chip or broken window.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comptabilité générale
  • Construction

Spanish

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