How to Record Marketplace Commission Deductions from Noon and Amazon Settlements
Accounting for platform selling fees deducted by the marketplace before paying out the merchant.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketplace Commission Expense | Expense (+) | 30.00 | - |
| Receivable: Marketplace | Asset (-) | - | 30.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Marketplace commissions (typically 8-20%) are a selling expense, not a revenue reduction. Recording them separately allows tracking of the true cost of each sales channel.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
When the marketplace settlement statement arrives, parse the fee breakdown by fee type (referral fee, fulfillment fee, storage fee for FBA/Noon Prime). Record each fee category to a distinct expense account for channel profitability analysis. Reconcile the total fees per settlement statement to the deduction on the Receivable: Marketplace account.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors verify: (1) Commissions are classified as selling expenses, not netted against revenue, (2) Fee rates match the marketplace's published rate card or signed agreement — unexpected rate changes should be documented, (3) All fee line items on the settlement statement are captured, including lesser-visible fees like advertising credits reversals.
📄 Required Documentation
Marketplace settlement statement (gross sales, fee breakdown by type, net payout), marketplace seller agreement with fee rate schedule, GL reconciliation of Marketplace Commission Expense to platform fee reports, and monthly channel P&L showing commissions as a percentage of marketplace GMV.
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