E-commerce Knowledge Center
Explore our verified library of E-commerce transactions. Every entry is reviewed for IFRS compliance and real-world accuracy by our technical accounting team.
Provision for Sales Returns (E-commerce)
Estimating and recording expected returns for online sales at the end of the month.
Reconciling Payouts from Payment Processors
Recording the net cash received after processing fees from Stripe, PayPal, or HyperPay.
Prepaid Social Media Ad Campaign
Recording a large upfront payment for a 3-month marketing campaign on Meta or Google Ads.
Influencer Barter (Product for Promotion)
Sending free products to an influencer in exchange for social media coverage.
Cash on Delivery (COD) Collection via Courier
Recording the receivable from a courier (like Aramex or DHL) after they deliver a COD order.
Customer Refund (Cash/Bank)
Processing a full cash refund to a customer after they returned a product.
Credit Card Chargeback & Fee
Recording a forced refund by a bank due to a customer dispute, including the penalty fee.
Accruing Affiliate Marketing Commissions
Recording the commission owed to influencers or partners for sales made through their links.
Monthly Subscription Box (Physical Goods)
Recognizing revenue for a 'Snack Box' or 'Beauty Box' once it is shipped to the subscriber.
Revenue Recognition: Acting as Agent (Net)
Recording revenue for a marketplace sale where the company only keeps a commission (Net Basis).
Influencer Samples (Product Seedings)
Recording the cost of shipping free products to influencers for review (No sale).
Affiliate Commission Payout
Making the actual cash payment to an influencer for their accumulated sales commissions.
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