How to Record a Wholesale or Bulk Sale to a Business Customer on Credit
Selling a large quantity to a B2B customer at a wholesale price on credit terms, recognizing revenue and COGS at delivery.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts Receivable (Business Customer) | Asset (+) | 2,320.00 | - |
| Sales Revenue (Wholesale) | Revenue (+) | - | 2,000.00 |
| VAT Output Tax Payable (16%) | Liability (+) | - | 320.00 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | Expense (+) | 1,200.00 | - |
| Merchandise Inventory | Asset (-) | - | 1,200.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Wholesale sales are invoiced on credit terms rather than collected at POS. Revenue and COGS are recognized at delivery when control transfers to the buyer.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Set up wholesale customers with approved credit limits and payment terms in the ERP. Generate a formal tax invoice at delivery. Track the Accounts Receivable aging for wholesale customers weekly — B2B credit customers have higher default risk than retail POS customers. Maintain a separate Sales Revenue (Wholesale) account to distinguish wholesale from retail channel performance.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Revenue recognition timing is critical — recognize at delivery (when control passes), not at order placement. For large wholesale orders with multiple delivery tranches, recognize proportionally as each tranche is delivered. Auditors also check that COGS is recognized in the same period as revenue and that the wholesale gross margin is consistent with the contract pricing.
📄 Required Documentation
Sales invoice (tax invoice with TRN, delivery date, credit terms), delivery confirmation (signed delivery note), customer credit approval, Accounts Receivable aging, COGS entry matched to delivery date, and wholesale pricing agreement.
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