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E-Commerce Is More Than Selling Online
E-commerce businesses operate across a financial ecosystem that can include online stores, marketplaces, payment processors, inventory suppliers, shipping providers and customers across multiple U.S. states. Revenue may come through Shopify, Amazon, WooCommerce, Etsy or other channels, while payments can settle through Stripe, PayPal, Shopify Payments and similar gateways.
As order volume grows, the financial side becomes more complex. Accurate accounting helps business owners understand revenue, product margins, inventory investment, cash flow and the true cost of operating the business.
The Financial Challenges E-Commerce Businesses Face
Sales Data Doesn't Always Equal Bank Deposits
Orders, payment processor settlements and bank deposits often occur at different times. Processor fees, reserves, refunds and chargebacks can make reconciliation difficult.
Inventory Can Hide the Real Cost of Growth
Cash may be tied up in inventory long before products are sold. Without appropriate inventory and COGS accounting, gross profit and product margins can be misleading.
Returns, Refunds and Chargebacks Complicate Revenue
High return volumes, customer refunds, discounts and chargebacks need to be recorded correctly so revenue and profitability are not overstated.
U.S. Sales Tax Gets More Complicated as You Expand
Selling into multiple states can create sales tax collection and filing considerations. E-commerce businesses need transaction data that supports accurate reporting and compliance.
Multiple Sales Channels Create Fragmented Financial Data
When sales are spread across a website and several marketplaces, owners can struggle to get one reliable view of total revenue, fees, COGS and profitability.
What Better E-Commerce Accounting Gives You
Depending on the business model and reporting requirements, LMA can help organize financial reporting around to a growing e-commerce business:
- A clearer picture of actual revenue and cash flow
- More reliable gross margin and COGS reporting
- Better visibility into inventory investment
- Cleaner records for tax preparation and compliance
- Financial information you can use for pricing, purchasing and growth decisions
How LMA Accounting & Consulting Helps
LMA works with U.S. e-commerce businesses to bring these moving parts into one organized financial process. Instead of simply recording transactions, we focus on creating accounting records that are accurate, reconciled and useful for decision-making.
Reconcile the Full Sales Cycle
We connect sales activity, payment processor transactions, fees, refunds, chargebacks, settlements and bank deposits.
Bring Inventory and COGS Into Focus
We help maintain accurate inventory-related records and COGS reporting so you can evaluate gross margin with greater confidence.
Support U.S. Sales Tax Requirements
We organize the accounting data needed for applicable U.S. sales tax reporting and filing processes.
Create Clear Financial Reporting
We provide reliable P&L, Balance Sheet and cash flow reporting so you can understand how the business is performing.
Clean Up What Has Fallen Behind
If your books contain unreconciled accounts, missing transactions or historical classification issues, our clean-up and catch-up services can bring them back on track.
Support Growth With Better Numbers
As your order volume and sales channels increase, we help maintain a repeatable accounting process that can scale with the business.
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Your E-Commerce Business Is Growing. Your Accounting Should Grow With It.
Let LMA Accounting & Consulting take care of the financial details behind your online business, so you can focus on customers, products and growth.
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