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Guide to Validating Loop GL Entries with UberEats Reports

for Cash based Accoutning!
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Akshay Balaj
Updated 6 months ago
Navigating the UberEats portal for necessary financial data can be complex, which is why at Loop, we've streamlined this process. However, self-validation of GL entries can enhance your confidence in the data provided by Loop. This guide helps you understand and validate financial information from UberEats reports and compare them with your chart of accounts.

Step 1Generate a Payout Summary Report from UberEats

Step 2: Mapping Your Chart of Accounts with columns in the Uber Eats Payout Summary report.
Understanding the correlation between your chart of accounts and the UberEats payout summary report is crucial. The file should ideally contain one line entry per store.

Using the below table you can map the columns in your UberEats payment details report to your chart of accounts.
UberEats ColumnsChart of AccountDescription
Sales (excl. tax)Sales Excluding TaxThis represents the total revenue from sales before any deductions, discounts, or returns.
Refunds (incl. tax)chargebackThis refers to the amount deducted from your account due to a dispute or a return, often arising from a customer's complaint or a transaction dispute.
Adjustments (including tax)reversalThis encompasses any corrections or modifications made to previously recorded transactions. This mostly includes refunds on customer disputes.
Marketing adjustmentmarketing_ad_spendCost associated with ads run on the UberEats platform
Promotions on itemsmarketing_promoCosts associated with UberEats promotional activities or discounts offered to customers.
Merchant Fee + Marketplace FeecommissionCommission paid to UberEats for the use of their service.
Total payoutnet_payoutThe net amount deposited into your bank account after all deductions.
Tax on sales + Tax on promotion on items tax_hostThis represents your tax liablity
Marketplace facilitator taxtax_witheldTax withheld by the marketplace to pay the state on your behalf.


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