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Prepaid Credit Breakage — Expired Unused Credit

Recognizing revenue from prepaid balances that have expired without being used.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Deferred Revenue (Prepaid Breakage)Liability (-)15,000.00-
Breakage Revenue (Prepaid)Revenue (+)-15,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Under IFRS 15, breakage is estimated using historical data and recognized as revenue over the expected period of use. Significant breakage is common — many customers top up more than they use.

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