Retail

Drop-Shipment — Supplier Ships Directly to Customer

Recording a sale where the supplier ships directly and the store never holds the goods.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Cash / Accounts ReceivableAsset (+)232.00-
Sales RevenueRevenue (+)-200.00
VAT Output Tax Payable (16%)Liability (+)-32.00
Cost of Goods Sold (Drop-Ship)Expense (+)120.00-
Accounts Payable (Supplier)Liability (+)-120.00

💡 Accountant's Note

In dropshipping, no inventory asset is ever created. Revenue and COGS are recognized simultaneously at the time of the customer order.

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