Inventory & Cost Accounting

How to Record Sale of Consigned Goods

Records the sale of inventory held on behalf of a consignor, including the commission earned.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
CashDebit1,200.00-
Consignor PayableCredit-1,000.00
Commission RevenueCredit-200.00

💡 Accountant's Note

As a consignee, the company does not own the inventory. The sale generates a liability to the owner and a fee (commission) for the consignee.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Non-owned inventory locations or virtual warehouses for consignment tracking.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Inclusion of consigned goods in physical inventory counts belonging to the company.

📄 Required Documentation

Consignment agreement and monthly sales report sent to consignor.

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