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9.4 Accounting Basis
The Cost Recovery, Compensation, and Settlement Plane uses ordinary accounting concepts. It does not require blockchain, tokenisation, cryptocurrency, speculative payment mechanisms, or a separate monetary system.
The plane supports accounting outcomes such as:
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Service charges
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Usage-based fees
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Internal chargebacks
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Intercompany allocations
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Regulated cost recovery
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Consortium settlement
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Reimbursement
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Infrastructure levies
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Provider compensation
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Persistence charges
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Evidence-retention charges
The plane supplies structured operational and evidentiary records that support accounting entries. Accounting systems, contracts, regulations, and organisational policies determine the final accounting treatment.