Most A2X builds get you 80% of the way, then leave tiny leaks that add up. Here are the eight mapping errors we fix for Shopify and Amazon brands across Metro Vancouver—and how we fix them:
1) Mixing platform and PSP fees. Separate them so fee drift is visible. 2) Treating refunds as negative sales only. Use contra revenue, not a shortcut. 3) Ignoring reserves. Track on the balance sheet and recognize releases cleanly. 4) Posting taxes to revenue. All taxes belong in liability accounts. 5) Double‑counting FX. Pick one source and respect it. 6) Dumping freight/duties to OPEX. Capitalize to inventory and true‑up COGS. 7) Not aligning returns timing. Keep periods honest. 8) Skipping a peer review. A second set of eyes before go‑live prevents rework.
Our peer‑reviewed mapping ends with one proof: GL deposit equals bank to the cent. From there, Day‑5 ⇒ Day‑15 becomes muscle memory and your team stops debating the numbers.
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