Account Information

Financial Statement Income Statement
Normal Balance Debit

Definition

Value of goods returned by customers due to defects or errors. This account appears as a negative number (deduction) from gross sales.

📐 IFRS vs US GAAP Accounting Treatment

IFRS IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
US GAAP ASC 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How are sales returns recorded?

A: Dr. Sales Returns (contra-revenue), and Dr. Output VAT (if applicable), Cr. Customers or Cash.