How to Allocate Revenue Across Products in a Bundle Sale
Splitting bundle sale proceeds across individual products based on their standalone selling prices under IFRS 15.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash / Bank | Asset (+) | 150.00 | - |
| Product A Revenue | Revenue (+) | - | 85.00 |
| Product B Revenue | Revenue (+) | - | 65.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Under IFRS 15, when selling a bundle containing multiple distinct goods, revenue is allocated based on the relative standalone selling prices of each item — not just split equally.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Configure bundle SKUs in your ERP with a revenue allocation table linking each component product to its standalone selling price (SSP). When a bundle is sold, the ERP automatically splits the bundle sale price across product revenue accounts in proportion to the SSPs. This is particularly important for mixed bundles that include both goods and services (e.g., product + warranty + installation).
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors test the SSP methodology: (1) Are SSPs based on actual standalone transaction prices or estimated (acceptable if observable prices are unavailable)? (2) Is the bundle discount allocated proportionally — not entirely attributed to one product, (3) For bundles including subscription services, is service revenue deferred properly while product revenue is recognized upfront?
📄 Required Documentation
Bundle pricing schedule with SSP for each component, revenue allocation calculation per bundle type, IFRS 15 performance obligation analysis (are components distinct?), and product-level revenue report confirming allocation is applied consistently across all bundle transactions.
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