My Real Profit utilizes an accrual basis report methodology to ensure accurate profit calculations that align with marketing activities.
This approach contrasts with the cash basis used in payout reporting, which focuses on the timing of cash disbursements.
By integrating accrual-based reporting, My Real Profit provides sellers with a clearer picture of their profitability linked to specific sales and marketing efforts.
The entire My Real Profit logic for profit calculation is based on the buyer's order purchase date. This logic requires combining multiple reports to achieve high accuracy.
Exception: Refunds, returns, and other adjustments are recorded based on the date they occur, not the original order purchase date.
What is the difference between My Real Profit and payout reports? My data looks different on my transaction/payout reports.
Payout reports use the Transaction Posted Date, while My Real Profit uses the Order Purchased Date.
The Transaction Posted Date and Order Purchased Date in Amazon's Payout Reports represent two distinct stages of the order lifecycle:
Order Purchased Date:
⤷ Definition: The date when the customer placed the order on Amazon.
Key Features:Represents when the transaction was initiated by the buyer.Tied to the moment the customer committed to the purchase.Amazon Business reports and campaign manager use the Order Purchased Date.
Transaction Posted Date:
⤷ Definition: The date when Amazon disburses the payment for the order to your seller account.
Key Features:Reflects when the revenue is officially posted for payout after Amazon deducts fees and adjustments.
Example of Why the Dates Differ:
A customer purchases an item on October 27, 2024 (Order Purchased Date)
The order is shipped and delivered, and Amazon processes the payment for the seller. The Transaction Posted Date is November 1, 2024, reflecting the date the payment is added to the seller's disbursable balance.
Relevance:
Use the Order Purchased Date for sales & profit tracking.
Use the Order Posted Date for financial reconciliations and understanding cash flow timelines.