Retail

Layaway Cancellation — Deposit Forfeited

Customer cancels their layaway after the forfeiture period and loses their deposit.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Layaway Deposits PayableLiability (-)100.00-
Forfeited Layaway IncomeRevenue (+)-100.00

💡 Accountant's Note

If the store's policy allows deposit forfeiture after a period of inactivity, the deposit is recognized as Other Income. The item is returned to the sales floor and no COGS is recorded.

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