Handset Outright Purchase — Walk-In Sale
Recording the sale of a handset to a customer who pays full price with no contract.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash / POS Terminal | Asset (+) | 350.00 | - |
| Handset Sales Revenue | Revenue (+) | - | 350.00 |
| Cost of Goods Sold (Handsets) | Expense (+) | 280.00 | - |
| Handset Inventory | Asset (-) | - | 280.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
An outright sale has a single performance obligation — transfer of the handset. Revenue and COGS are recognized simultaneously at point of sale. No deferral or bundle allocation is required.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Walk-in handset sales are processed through the retail POS system integrated with the inventory and revenue modules. The sale transaction automatically reduces inventory, posts the COGS, and recognises the sales revenue in the GL simultaneously. Daily POS settlements are reconciled to the bank statement. The retail system tracks sales by model, colour, and storage variant for inventory management. Returns and exchanges within the warranty period are processed as revenue reversals with inventory reinstatement. Outright sales are much simpler from an IFRS 15 perspective than bundle sales.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors test POS daily settlements against bank receipts. Confirm inventory reduction at point of sale is correctly reflected in the inventory system. Test the COGS calculation against the weighted average cost or FIFO cost per the inventory valuation method. Review return and exchange transactions — ensure revenue reversals are properly posted and inventory is reinstated at the original cost. Confirm that outright sales are presented separately from bundle handset revenue in management reporting.
📄 Required Documentation
POS daily sales report, inventory movement report (model-level), COGS reconciliation to inventory cost, bank settlement confirmation, return and exchange register, inventory valuation method documentation, and outright vs. bundled handset revenue split.
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