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Provision for Inventory Obsolescence
Recording a reserve for stock that is unlikely to be sold due to damage or lack of demand.
Inventory Shrinkage (Theft/Error)
Adjusting inventory records after a physical count reveals a shortage compared to the system.
Sale of Consigned Goods
Recording revenue from selling goods that belong to another vendor.
Cash Discount on Purchase (2/10, n/30)
Recording the benefit of paying a vendor early to receive a cash discount.
Point-of-Sale (POS) Credit Card Sale
Recording a store sale where the bank takes a processing fee immediately.
Donation of Inventory (CSR)
Recording the removal of stock from inventory for charitable purposes.
Sales Discount Taken by Customer
Recording the reduction in cash received when a customer pays early (e.g., 2/10, n/30).
Sale of Customer Gift Cards
Recording the cash received from selling a gift card before it is used for a purchase.
Redemption of a Customer Gift Card
Recording revenue when a customer finally uses their gift card to buy something.
Year-End Inventory Shrinkage Adjustment
Adjusting the books when the physical stock count is lower than the system balance.
Inventory in Transit (FOB Shipping Point)
Recording inventory that is on the way but legally owned by the company during transit.
Cash Register Shortage
Adjusting for a discrepancy when the physical cash in the drawer is less than the POS report.
Sale of Inbound Consignment Goods
Selling an item that belongs to a vendor, where you only act as the agent.
Accruing a Vendor Volume Rebate
Recording a 'cash back' or credit note earned from a supplier for hitting a purchase target.
Physical Disposal of Obsolete Inventory
Removing items from the warehouse that were previously 'reserved' for obsolescence.
Customer Loyalty Points (Revenue Deferral)
Allocating a portion of a sale's price to the loyalty points earned by the customer.
Recovery of Inventory Write-Down (IFRS)
Increasing the value of inventory back to its original cost because the market price recovered.
Outbound Consignment Shipment
Moving inventory from your main warehouse to a dealer's showroom while still retaining ownership.
Redemption of Store Discount Coupon
Recording a sale where the customer uses a $10 discount coupon.
Gift Card 'Breakage' (Unredeemed Revenue)
Recognizing revenue from gift cards that are highly unlikely to ever be redeemed based on historical data.
Return of Defective Goods to Supplier
Recording a credit note from a supplier after returning damaged inventory.
Settlement Payout to Consignor
Paying a vendor for the goods they owned that were sold in your store last month.
Mystery Shopper Fee & Reimbursement
Recording the cost of an audit where a 'mystery shopper' is paid a fee plus the cost of the goods they bought.
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