How to Record a Marketplace Sale on Noon or Amazon.ae (Gross Basis)
Recording the full sale price as revenue when the store is the principal seller on a third-party marketplace.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivable: Marketplace (Noon/Amazon) | Asset (+) | 200.00 | - |
| Sales Revenue (Marketplace) | Revenue (+) | - | 200.00 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | Expense (+) | 80.00 | - |
| Merchandise Inventory | Asset (-) | - | 80.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
When the store controls the goods and is the principal (not an agent), the full sale price is recognized as revenue. The marketplace receivable represents money owed before commissions are deducted.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Noon and Amazon provide seller central reports with order-level detail — integrate these via API or daily CSV import into your ERP. Post gross revenue per order to the Marketplace Revenue account at the time of confirmed shipment/handover. The Receivable: Marketplace account aggregates the gross owed before commissions — commissions are recorded separately when the settlement statement is received.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors check: (1) The principal vs. agent analysis supporting gross revenue recognition, (2) Timing of revenue recognition — Noon and Amazon may confirm delivery at different times to when the seller shipped, (3) Marketplace receivable reconciliation to the platform's payment dashboard, (4) Aged marketplace receivables — funds held over 30 days beyond the expected settlement cycle.
📄 Required Documentation
Marketplace order report (order ID, SKU, sale price, status), principal vs. agent assessment documentation, marketplace settlement dashboard screenshot, receivable aging by marketplace, and signed seller agreement confirming the store's principal status.
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