Illustrative reporting package

What a connected monthly file can show

A fictional two-channel seller, shown in CAD. This is a demonstration of reporting structure, not a client result or a promise of profitability.

Accounting Foundation covers the close, settlements, financial statements, and applicable GST/HST filing. Owner Planning adds tax projections, owner decisions, and margin reporting. Forecasts and scenarios depend on the agreed scope and supporting data.

Net sales, after refundsCAD $42,800

Contribution before ads and overheadCAD $14,26033.3% of net sales

Contribution after advertisingCAD $10,26024.0% before overhead and income tax

01. Settlement reconciliation

For this example, both channels pass the shown tax through to the seller. Actual marketplace collection and remittance depend on registration, jurisdiction, and the platform reports.

Fictional current-period activity, with no prior-period settlements
Channel	Gross sales	Refunds	Tax collected	Fees	Reserve held	Bank payout
Amazon	CAD $28,000	CAD $800	CAD $3,536	CAD $6,500	CAD $1,000	CAD $23,236
Shopify	CAD $16,000	CAD $400	CAD $2,028	CAD $2,440	CAD $0	CAD $15,188
Total	CAD $44,000	CAD $1,200	CAD $5,564	CAD $8,940	CAD $1,000	CAD $38,424

Payout = gross sales − refunds + tax − fees − reserve held. The reserve remains a supported balance, rather than an expense. Tax collected is excluded from sales.

02. Channel contribution

Owner Planning reporting example, before operating overhead and income tax
Channel	Net sales	Fees	Landed COGS	Advertising	Contribution after ads
Amazon	CAD $27,200	CAD $6,500	CAD $12,500	CAD $2,500	CAD $5,700
Shopify	CAD $15,600	CAD $2,440	CAD $7,100	CAD $1,500	CAD $4,560
Total	CAD $42,800	CAD $8,940	CAD $19,600	CAD $4,000	CAD $10,260

SKU reporting uses the same cost structure with documented unit-cost and advertising allocation assumptions. Recoverable GST/HST is excluded from the costs shown.

03. Inventory support

Opening stock at cost: CAD $30,000
Purchases at landed cost: CAD $22,000
COGS for units sold: −CAD $19,600
Closing inventory at cost: CAD $32,400

Assumes no write-downs, unexplained losses, or other adjustments. Stock counts and purchase records support the closing balance.

04. GST/HST balance

Tax collected, after refund adjustments: CAD $5,564
Supported input tax credits: −CAD $1,800
Illustrative net tax balance: CAD $3,764

Assumes no opening balance, instalments, or other adjustments. Actual filing timing and tax treatment follow the registration and reporting period.

05. Next-month cash forecast

Opening cash: CAD $18,400
Expected payouts: CAD $38,000
Supplier payments: −CAD $25,000
Operating payments, including advertising: −CAD $8,000
Assumed GST/HST payment: −CAD $3,764
Forecast closing cash: CAD $19,636

Fictional forward-looking assumptions. The payment calendar, inventory commitments, and settlement timing drive the actual forecast.

06. Close notes and next actions

Match the reserve balance to the next settlement report.
Confirm landed costs for the next inventory shipment.
Compare channel contribution with advertising allocation assumptions.
Keep the tax balance separate from cash available for restocking.

A reporting package also includes financial statements and records of unresolved items. These examples demonstrate the connections, not a full financial statement set.

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