Prebuilt Reports Overview

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Prebuilt Reports in SimpleConsign are standardized reports that provide fast, actionable insights into key areas of your business. These reports eliminate the need for custom configuration, offering a reliable foundation for decision-making in areas like sales, inventory, payouts, and employee performance.

Accessing Prebuilt Reports

To navigate to Prebuilt Reports:

  1. Log into your SimpleConsign account and navigate to the Back Office. Please not that reporting can only be accessed through the Back Office.

  2. Click on the Reports tab.

  3. Click on the Report dropdown to access the prebuilt reports.

Each report can be filtered by date range and other parameters depending on the report type.

Key Definitions: Taxable and Non-Taxable Sales

  • Taxable Sales: Items with applicable taxes based on their categories.

  • Non-Taxable Sales: Revenue from tax-exempt items or portions of discounts, influenced by applied categories and coupons.

Date Based Reports

Cash Ins and Outs

Description: Displays a list of manual cash in and cash out transactions performed at terminals, typically outside regular sales. This includes deposits made into a drawer (e.g., opening funds) and cash taken out (e.g., end-of-day bank deposits or petty cash withdrawals).

Use Cases: Helpful for auditing daily drawer activity and monitoring non-sale cash flow, such as petty cash additions or cash removed for deposits.

Breakdown

Description

Type

Cash In or Cash Out

Date/Time

Date and time of the transaction

Amount

Value of the transaction

Notes

Reason or context for the entry

Employee

Who processed the transaction

Consignor Monthly Fee

Description: The Consignor Monthly Fee report displays recurring fees issued to consignors, typically for rent. It lists each consignor’s ID, name, charged fee, and current account balance including unpaid or negative balances.

Use Cases: This report is ideal for shops that operate on a fee-based consignment model. It helps in tracking which consignors owe monthly dues, monitoring revenue from fees, and ensuring fees are not overlooked during payout processes.

Breakdown

Description

Date

Date the fee was applied to the consignor's account

Consignor ID

Unique ID for each consignor

First Name

Consignor's first name

Last Name

Consignor's last name

Fee Description

Consignor's last name

Fee Amount

Fee amount charged monthly

Current Account Balance

Balance due or credit

Consignor Negative Balance

Description: Lists consignors with an outstanding balance owed to the store up to the specified date.

Use Cases: Used by stores that charge fees or make deductions from consignor accounts, this report flags balances below zero so you can follow up or restrict payout actions.

Breakdown

Description

Consignor Name

Full name of the consignor

Consignor ID

Unique ID for each consignor

Contact Info

Contact information such as phone or email

Created Date

Date the account entry was created

Payment Date

Date of the last payment on the account

Description

Reason or context for the charge or balance

Amount

Value of the outstanding negative balance

Consignor Payout Totals

Description: Shows total payouts made to each consignor within the selected date range.

Use Cases: Use this report to audit total consignor disbursements over time, reconcile payout totals, or track top-earning consignors.

Breakdown

Description

Consignor ID

Unique ID for each consignor

First Name

Consignor's first name

Last Name

Consignor's last name

Street

Consignor's street address

City

City of residence

State

State of residence

Zip

Postal code

Phone 1

Primary phone number

Phone 2

Secondary phone number (if applicable)

Total Balance

Current account balance including sales and fees

Consignor Access Fees

Fees associated with consignor portal access

Online Transaction Fees

Fees from online sales activity

Check Fees

Fees deducted for check payouts

SimpleACH Fees

Fees deducted for ACH transfers

CC Proc. Fees

Fees deducted for credit card processing

Monthly Fees

Monthly service or participation fees

Store Credit Paid

Store credit used to pay consignors

Additional Store Credit

Any bonus store credit granted

Total Paid

Total payout amount issued to the consignor

Total Tax Collected

Tax collected from the consignor's sales

Consignor Sales

Description: The Consignor Sales report itemizes each consignor's sales during a defined date range, including details such as product names, sale dates, quantities, pricing, discounts, and tax classifications. It provides a full breakdown of taxable and non-taxable sales, making it a reliable tool for both payout calculation and tax reporting.

Use Cases: Used to generate detailed sales statements for consignors, this report supports payout accuracy, dispute resolution, and sales performance analysis. It helps consignors and store managers track individual item movement, validate commissions or splits, and review historical sales activity.

|Breakdown|Description| |---|---| |Consignor Name|Full name of the consignor| |Consignor ID|Unique identifier for the consignor| |Sales Total|Total dollar value of all sales within the date range| |Taxable Sales Total|Value of sales subject to tax| |Non-Taxable Sales Total|Value of sales not subject to tax| |Buyer's Fee Total|Amount collected as buyer’s fees (if applicable)| |Sales Tax Total|Total sales tax collected on the consignor's items| |Sold Date|Date when the item was sold| |Item Name|Name or description of the sold item| |Price|Price per unit of the item sold| |Quantity|Number of items sold in the transaction| |Subtotal|Total sale amount before discounts and tax| |Discounted?|Indicator if a discount was applied to the item|

Additional Context on Taxable and Non-Taxable Sales

  • Taxable Sales Total: Represents revenue generated from items or transactions subject to tax based on their category.

  • Non-Taxable Sales Total: Includes revenue from items categorized as tax-exempt or discounts/coupons that reduce the taxable amount. Adjustments are influenced by specific item classifications and applied discounts.

Consignor Account History By Consignor

Description: The Consignor Account Entry History By Consignor report provides a line-by-line breakdown of all account entries made for each consignor. This includes fees, sales proceeds, payouts, and manual adjustments. Each entry is dated and categorized, helping staff and consignors understand how account balances have changed over time.

Use Cases: This report is vital for reviewing account-level financial histories, resolving disputes, and explaining deductions or payouts. It supports transparent communication with consignors and thorough internal audits.

Breakdown

Description

Consignor Name

Full name of the consignor

Consignor ID

Unique identifier for the consignor

Entry Date

Date the entry was made into the consignor’s account

Description

Description of the entry

Amount

Amount debited or credited

Status

Current status of the entry and the employee you initiated it.

Expire Date

Date when the entry (such as a fee or store credit) will expire if applicable

Consignor Account History By Employee

Description: The Consignor Account Entry History by Employee report provides a line-by-line breakdown of all account entries made by each employee per consignor.

Use Cases: Used to audit employee behavior and understand how employee actions impact consignor accounts.

Breakdown

Description

Consignor Name

Full name of the consignor

Consignor ID

Unique identifier for the consignor

Entry Date

Date the entry was made into the consignor’s account

Description

Description of the entry

Amount

Amount debited or credited

Status

Current status of the entry and the employee you initiated it.

Expire Date

Date when the entry (such as a fee or store credit) will expire if applicable

Employee Sales Report

Description: The Employee Sales Report details sales activity per employee, highlighting store-owned, consigned, and service sales. It breaks down total performance for each staff member over the selected time period.

Use Cases: Great for evaluating employee productivity, calculating commissions, and identifying top-performing staff. This report also helps in tracking training needs and maintaining accountability for sales behavior.

Breakdown

Description

Employee Name

Staff member responsible for sale

Store Inventory Sales

Revenue from store-owned items

Consignment Sales

Revenue from consigned goods

Service Sales

Revenue from service items

Total Sales

Combined revenue from all sources

Expiring Items Report

Description: Displays inventory items nearing or past their expiration/expiry date if tracked, often based on consignor contract length or preset time limits. Can be grouped by consignor or category.

Use Cases: Used to identify inventory that should be discounted, returned, or removed from the sales floor.

By Consignor:

Breakdown

Description

Consignor

Name of the consignor who owns the item

Barcode/SKU

Unique identifier assigned to the item

Item

Name or short description of the product

Start

Date the item was first listed or became active

Expires

Scheduled expiration date for the item

Status

Current availability or sales status of the item

Retail

Retail price of the item as listed in inventory

Quantity

Number of units available in stock

By Category:

Breakdown

Description

Category

Classification of the item (e.g., Clothing, Furniture)

Barcode/SKU

Unique identifier assigned to the item

Consignor

Name of the consignor who owns the item

Item

Name or short description of the product

Start

Date the item was first listed or became active

Expires

Scheduled expiration date for the item

Status

Current availability or sales status of the item

Retail

Retail price of the item as listed in inventory

Quantity

Number of units available in stock

Gift Card Balances

Description: The Gift Card Balances report provides a comprehensive view of all issued gift cards within the system, showing each card's barcode, usage details, and current balance. This report is valuable for financial tracking and audit preparation, especially to identify unused or partially used cards that remain on the books as liabilities.

Use Cases: This report is used during financial audits, customer support cases, and routine accounting. It helps monitor outstanding liabilities and can be referenced when validating gift card usage or resolving disputes.

Breakdown

Description

Purchase Date

Date the gift card was purchased

Barcode

Unique code identifying gift card and the usage details

Description

Type of card

Current Balance

Current value remaining on the gift card

Hourly Sales Report

Description: The Hourly Sales Report presents sales performance broken down by hour of the day and by day of week and hour for a specified date. It includes total revenue and number of transactions in each hourly segment, providing insight into customer traffic patterns.

Use Cases: This report is valuable for scheduling decisions, identifying peak selling hours, and optimizing staffing and promotional activities based on foot traffic and revenue distribution throughout the day.

Breakdown

Description

Number of Sales

Count of transactions within the hour

Sales Total

Revenue generated per hour

Inventory Adjustments

Description: The Inventory Adjustments report captures all changes made to inventory records during a selected timeframe. This includes items added to stock, updated product details, or changes in pricing and quantities. It serves as a transparent log of inventory edits, making it an essential tool for maintaining accuracy and preventing unauthorized changes.

Use Cases: Ideal for auditing and inventory control, this report helps management detect unusual activity, ensure consistent inventory practices, and maintain an accurate reflection of stock levels and item details across the business.

Breakdown

Description

Date

Date the inventory update was made

Type

Nature of update (e.g., new entry, adjustment, restock, etc.)

Batch #

Grouping identifier for bulk adjustments

Employee

Staff member who made the adjustment

Category

Item category (e.g., Dresses, Hats)

Name

Name of the item updated

Description

Short description or notes about the update

Quantity

Number of units added or removed

Cost

Item cost used for accounting purposes

Retail

Retail price of the item post-update

New/Used

Condition of the item (new or used)

SKU

Stock Keeping Unit or barcode identifier

Inventory by Category

Description: The Inventory by Category report provides a snapshot of current inventory levels, grouped by category. It details the number of items owned by the store versus consigned items, along with the associated total cost per category.

Use Cases: Ideal for inventory planning, purchasing, and reporting, this report helps stores evaluate their current stock distribution, monitor category saturation, and ensure balanced merchandising across inventory types.

Breakdown

Description

Category

Inventory classification or grouping (e.g., Shoes, Furniture)

Total Quantity

Combined number of items in each category

Consigned - Used

Quantity of used consigned items in stock

Consigned - New

Quantity of new consigned items in stock

Store Inventory - Used

Quantity of used items owned by the store in stock

Store Inventory - New

Quantity of new items owned by the store in stock

Total Cost

Total cost of goods for all items in the category

Money Transfer Report

Description: The Money Transfer Report tracks funds that are moved between store locations, accounts, or registers using consignor balances and store credit. This includes scenarios where a customer uses store credit from one location to purchase items at another, or when money is reallocated internally between registers or departments.

Use Cases: Useful for auditing internal fund movements or verifying cash flow between sites.

Breakdown

Description

From Location

The originating store or register where the funds were deducted

Consignor Balance In

Amount of consignor balance received at this location

Consignor Balance Out

Amount of consignor balance used or transferred from this location

Net Consignor Balance Transferred

Net total of consignor balance moved (In - Out)

Store Credit In

Store credit received at this location

Store Credit Out

Store credit used or transferred from this location

Net Store Credit Transferred

Net total of store credit moved (In - Out)

Reward Points In

Reward points received at this location

Reward Points Out

Reward points used or transferred from this location

Net Reward Points Transferred

Net total of reward points moved (In - Out)

Online Sales Report

Description: The Online Sales Report tracks transactions processed via SimpleConsign’s integrated e-commerce channels. It captures key metrics including item names, sales totals, number of transactions, and taxes collected. However, it should be noted that this report is primarily intended for quick reference.

Due to how data is submitted from external e-commerce platforms, the transaction totals shown may differ from the sum of individual items. These totals are displayed exactly as they were received by SimpleConsign and may include tax or reflect discrepancies caused by incorrect submission formatting.

Use Cases: This report supports performance monitoring of online operations, comparing e-commerce success to in-store metrics. It’s particularly useful for reconciling online revenue with inventory and financial systems.

Breakdown

Description

Sales Totals

Combined revenue from all online transactions

Return Totals

Total value of items returned through online channels

Itemized Details of Sales

Breakdown of individual items sold online

Order/Receipt Number

Unique transaction identifier submitted via API

Type of Transaction

Indicates whether the transaction is a Sale or Return

SKU

Stock Keeping Unit associated with the item sold

Item Name

Product name as listed at the time of sale

Split % Consignor Amount

Revenue share amount owed to the consignor based on agreed split

Cost

Store's cost for the sold item

Memo Price

Adjusted or promotional price of item (if used)

Buyer's Fee

Additional fee charged to the buyer, often as a platform service fee

Item Fee

Extra fee deducted per item sold (e.g., handling fee)

Online Transaction Fee

Fee associated with processing the online transaction

Sold Price

Final selling price before tax and fees

Quantity

Number of units sold for each item

Total Price

Final transaction value including tax and all applicable fees

Outstanding Balances by Day

Description: Displays a daily summary of customer accounts with unpaid balances (e.g., layaways or store credit owed).

Use Cases: Useful for tracking outstanding liabilities owed by customers, helping staff follow up on due payments.

Breakdown

Description

Date

Date on which the balance snapshot was recorded

Store Credit

Total store credit available across all accounts on that date

Consignor Payout Balance

Total payouts due to consignors not yet paid out

Consignor Total Balance

Overall balance owed to all consignors (including pending sales, credits, and fees)

Payout Activity

Description: The Payout Activity report captures all consignor payments made over a selected period. It lists each payout transaction along with relevant details like the date, payout type, consignor information, and payout amount. This creates a reliable audit trail for all consignor disbursements.

Use Cases: Used for payment verification, audit reviews, and reconciliation, this report helps ensure all consignors are paid accurately and timely. It is particularly valuable for resolving payout disputes and tracking financial obligations to consignors.

Breakdown

Description

Total Payouts

Total amount paid out across all consignors during the selected timeframe

Cash Payout Total

Total amount paid using cash

Check Payout Total

Total amount paid via check

SimpleACH Payout Total

Total amount transferred via SimpleACH

Store Credit Payout Total

Total amount paid using store credit

Date

Payout date

Consignor

Name of the consignor who received the payout

Payout Note

Notes or memos attached to the payout transaction

Amount

Specific amount paid in the transaction

Sales by Category

Description: The Sales by Category report offers a structured view of product performance by grouping sales according to predefined categories. It includes critical metrics such as item count, cost of goods sold (COGS), gross sales, margins, and the mix of new versus used inventory.

Use Cases: This report is commonly used to identify top-performing product categories, spot underperforming segments, and guide merchandising or promotional strategies. It's invaluable for retail strategy planning and inventory investment decisions.

Breakdown

Description

Store Owned vs Consignment Inventory

Indicates whether items sold were owned by the store or provided on consignment

Category

Classification of items sold (e.g., Apparel, Electronics)

Number of Items

Total count of items sold in the given category

COGS (Store-Owned Items)

Cost of Goods Sold – the store’s expense to acquire the items sold

Consignor Payment (Consigned Items)

Amount paid to the consignor for the item sold

Sales

Total gross sales revenue generated for the category

Gross Margin %

Profit margin calculated as (Sales - COGS) / Sales, shown as a percentage

Sales Report

Description: The Sales Report provides a detailed overview of all sales activity over a selected period. It captures both taxable and non-taxable transactions, sales splits between store and consignors, total revenue, number of items sold, and various operational metrics. Additionally, it includes financial insights such as sales tax collected, layaway payments, average sale value, and cost of goods sold (COGS). This report serves as a foundational financial tool for daily reconciliation, performance tracking, and long-term planning.

Additional Insights on Non-Taxable Sales:

Non-taxable sales encompass items or discounts exempt from tax calculation. Their values are influenced by the interplay between taxable item categories, the applied discounts, and coupon credits. This distinction is crucial for accurate revenue reporting and compliance with tax regulations.

Use Cases: This report is ideal for a variety of business functions. It supports daily close-out processes by verifying totals for sales, payouts, and taxes collected. For monthly and year-end reporting, it provides insights into store-owned versus consignment performance and facilitates tax preparation. Managers and owners can also use it for performance reviews, examining trends in average sale value, item counts, and transaction activity. Finally, it is a valuable resource during audit preparation, offering a clear, itemized view of financial and operational data.

|Breakdown|Description| |---|---| |Taxable Sales|Total value of items sold that were subject to sales tax| |Non-Taxable Sales|Total value of items sold that were tax-exempt| |Sales Tax|Total amount of tax collected from taxable sales| |Sales Total|Grand total of all sales, including taxable and non-taxable items| |Store Item Sales|Revenue from sales of store-owned inventory| |Consign Item Sales|Revenue from sales of consigned inventory| |Coupon & Rewards Points|Discounts or value redeemed via coupons or loyalty points| |Cost of Goods Sold|Total cost to the store for the goods that were sold| |Consignor CC Processing Fees|Credit card processing fees charged to consignors (This is not the same as surcharge. See here.)| |Item Fees|Any fees applied per item sold (e.g., listing fees)| |Buyer's Fees|Fees charged to buyers on purchases (e.g., service or handling fees)|

Non-Taxable Sales Calculation:

Non-taxable sales can be determined using the formula: Coupons − (Store Item Sales + Consign Item Sales). This calculation explains how discounts and sales align to form these amounts, essential for accurate financial assessments.

Sold Not in System

Description: The Sold Not in System report identifies items that were sold despite not being properly added to inventory beforehand—either because their quantity was zero or they were added at the point of sale. These situations suggest procedural gaps and represent potential stock tracking issues.

Use Cases: Use this report to catch process inconsistencies, flag items that may need to be properly entered into inventory, and ensure all sales are linked to legitimate stock. It’s particularly useful for shops with multiple employees or high-volume point-of-sale scenarios.

Breakdown

Description

Date

Date the item was sold

Type

System classification (e.g., sell)

Category

Category classification for the item (e.g., Books, Hats)

Name

Name of the item sold

Description

Item description

Cost

Store’s internal cost for the item, if available

Price

Sale price charged to the customer

New/Used

Condition of the item (new or used)

Employee

Staff member who processed the sale

Invoice

Invoice number tied to the transaction

End of Day Reports

End of Day

Description: The End of Day report provides a summary of all financial activity between End of Day processes, including sales, payouts, drawer balances, and inventory updates. It calculates beginning and ending balances by tracking total income and expenses, highlighting any discrepancies as Over/Short. Additional sections cover inventory cost changes, retail values, and consignor payouts, offering a comprehensive daily financial overview.

Use Cases: This report is essential for end-of-shift reconciliation, cash accountability, and day-to-day operational oversight. Managers use it to investigate over/short issues, audit inventory changes, and ensure payouts and cash handling align with expected outcomes.

Cash Flow

Breakdown

Description

Beginning Balance

Total starting balance across all cash drawers at the start of the End of Day period

Sales

Total revenue from item sales

Gift Card Sales

Revenue from sold gift cards

Services

Income from service-based transactions

Store Credit In

Store credit used by customers for purchases

Gift Card Payments

Gift card redemptions used to pay for items

Cash In

Manual cash added to drawers during the day

Check In

Check payments manually added to drawers

Credit In

Credit card payments manually added to drawers

Layaway Payments

Payments applied toward active layaways

Layaway Payoffs

Full payments made to close layaways

Total In

Sum of all incoming cash and equivalent value

Returns (Sales Tax Included)

Total value of item returns including sales tax

Layaway Refunds

Money returned for canceled layaways

Store Credit Returns

Store credit returned from canceled purchases

Gift Card Returns

Gift card amounts refunded to customers

Check Returns

Checks returned to customers or voided

Total Buys

Total value paid out for purchased inventory

Check Buys

Total value of inventory purchased via check

Store Credit Buys

Value of inventory purchased using store credit

Cash Out

Cash removed from drawers for payouts or deposits

Total Out

Sum of all cash outflows or deductions

Ending Balance

Net drawer balance at close (Total In − Total Out)

Over/Short

Difference between expected and counted drawer totals

Drawer Counts

Breakdown

Description

Cash, Check, MC, VISA, AMEX, DISC, Debit

Expected and actual counted values for each tender type

Total

Total expected and actual value across all tender types

Beginning Cash

Starting cash value for each drawer

Cash Deposit, Check Deposit, Credit Card Deposit

Amounts deposited during closing for each type

Inventory Summary

Breakdown

Description

Starting Inventory Cost

Inventory value at the beginning of the reporting period

Inv Adjustments

System-calculated inventory changes (e.g., markdowns)

Manual Cost Adjustments

Staff-entered changes to item cost

Inv Added From Customers

Inventory received from consignors or sellers

Inv Added From Returns

Inventory restocked from returns

Inv Transferred In/Out

Inventory moved between locations

Less Deletions

Value of inventory deleted from the system

Ending Inventory Cost

Final value of all on-hand inventory at period close

Current Inv Retail

Retail value of all store-owned inventory

Current Consign Inv Retail

Retail value of all consignor-owned inventory

Pending Inv Cost Transferring Out

Cost of inventory in transfer between locations

Inv Cost Returned From Transfers

Cost of inventory returned from inter-store transfers

Consignor Payouts

Breakdown

Description

Cash

Total consignor payouts made in cash

Check

Total consignor payouts made via check

SimpleACH

Total consignor payouts sent via ACH

Store Credit

Total consignor payouts issued as store credit

Terminal

Description: The Terminal report isolates End of Day activity by terminal, detailing cash entries and withdrawals, voided transactions, and discrepancies at each point of sale. It mimics the structure of the EOD report but provides data at the register level for deeper insight. See the above table for more detials.

Use Cases: This report helps identify which terminals may be contributing to cash handling errors or variances. It's also useful for monitoring employee behavior, verifying void activity, and auditing station-specific performance.

Transaction

Description: The Transaction report tracks all customer-facing actions during each End of Day period, including purchases, returns, layaway payments, and voids. It focuses exclusively on sales-related activity and excludes backend processes like payouts.

Use Cases: Use this report to review individual transactions, investigate discrepancies, or audit customer interactions. It’s also a useful tool for sales tracking, identifying patterns in transaction types, and improving checkout practices.

Breakdown

Description

Terminal

Name of the terminal used for the transaction

Invoice

Unique identifier for each transaction

Type

Type of transaction (e.g., Sell, Sell/Service)

Employee

Employee who processed the transaction

Sales

Total sales amount excluding tax

Buys

Value of items bought from customers in the transaction

Tax

Total tax collected on the transaction

CC Surcharge

Credit card surcharge fee on the transaction

Total

Combined amount including sales and tax

Payment Total

Total amount paid by the customer

Store Cr

Amount paid using store credit

Gift Card

Amount paid using a gift card

Check

Amount paid using a check

MC

Amount paid using MasterCard

VISA

Amount paid using VISA

AMEX

Amount paid using American Express

DISC

Amount paid using Discover

Debit

Amount paid using a debit card

Cash

Amount paid in cash

Square

Amount processed via Square payment system (if applicable)

End of Month

Description: The End of Month report aggregates financial data across a specified range of dates, offering a cumulative view similar to the End of Day report but over a longer timeframe. It summarizes total sales, payouts, inventory changes, and drawer activity.

Use Cases: Ideal for monthly closings and strategic planning, this report enables financial reconciliation and helps businesses analyze performance trends across weeks or months. It’s particularly useful for preparing statements for stakeholders or internal reviews.

Cash Flow

Breakdown

Description

Beginning Balance

Total starting balance across all cash drawers at the start of the End of Day period

Sales

Total revenue from item sales

Gift Card Sales

Revenue from sold gift cards

Services

Income from service-based transactions

Store Credit In

Store credit used by customers for purchases

Gift Card Payments

Gift card redemptions used to pay for items

Cash In

Manual cash added to drawers during the day

Check In

Check payments manually added to drawers

Credit In

Credit card payments manually added to drawers

Layaway Payments

Payments applied toward active layaways

Layaway Payoffs

Full payments made to close layaways

Total In

Sum of all incoming cash and equivalent value

Returns (Sales Tax Included)

Total value of item returns including sales tax

Layaway Refunds

Money returned for canceled layaways

Store Credit Returns

Store credit returned from canceled purchases

Gift Card Returns

Gift card amounts refunded to customers

Check Returns

Checks returned to customers or voided

Total Buys

Total value paid out for purchased inventory

Check Buys

Total value of inventory purchased via check

Store Credit Buys

Value of inventory purchased using store credit

Cash Out

Cash removed from drawers for payouts or deposits

Total Out

Sum of all cash outflows or deductions

Ending Balance

Net drawer balance at close (Total In − Total Out)

Over/Short

Difference between expected and counted drawer totals

Drawer Counts

Breakdown

Description

Cash, Check, MC, VISA, AMEX, DISC, Debit

Expected and actual counted values for each tender type

Total

Total expected and actual value across all tender types

Beginning Cash

Starting cash value for each drawer

Cash Deposit, Check Deposit, Credit Card Deposit

Amounts deposited during closing for each type

Inventory Summary

Breakdown

Description

Starting Inventory Cost

Inventory value at the beginning of the reporting period

Inv Adjustments

System-calculated inventory changes (e.g., markdowns)

Manual Cost Adjustments

Staff-entered changes to item cost

Inv Added From Customers

Inventory received from consignors or sellers

Inv Added From Returns

Inventory restocked from returns

Inv Transferred In/Out

Inventory moved between locations

Less Deletions

Value of inventory deleted from the system

Ending Inventory Cost

Final value of all on-hand inventory at period close

Current Inv Retail

Retail value of all store-owned inventory

Current Consign Inv Retail

Retail value of all consignor-owned inventory

Pending Inv Cost Transferring Out

Cost of inventory in transfer between locations

Inv Cost Returned From Transfers

Cost of inventory returned from inter-store transfers

Consignor Payouts

Breakdown

Description

Cash

Total consignor payouts made in cash

Check

Total consignor payouts made via check

SimpleACH

Total consignor payouts sent via ACH

Store Credit

Total consignor payouts issued as store credit

Layaway

Description: The Layaway Report lists all layaway transactions initiated, completed, or canceled within a selected time period. It includes status indicators and payment progress.

Use Cases: Great for tracking deferred revenue, understanding cash flow timing, and following up with customers who have active or overdue layaways.

Breakdown

Description

Customer Name

Name of customer with layaway

Date Opened

When the layaway was created

Status

Current layaway status (active, paid, canceled)

Total Due

Amount owed

Total Paid

Amount paid to date

Terminal Payments

Description: Shows all payments processed through each terminal during the End of Day period, broken down by type (cash, credit, etc.).

Use Cases: Used to reconcile terminal-level totals with drawer counts, track payment method trends, and verify processing consistency across shifts.

Breakdown

Description

Time

Timestamp of when the payment was processed

Payment Type

Type and source of payment, including masked card numbers (e.g., AMEX xxxxxxxx1009) or methods like store credit

Amount

Value of the individual payment processed

Source

Origin of the payment (typically labeled as 'Transaction')

Employee

Employee who processed the payment

Company-Wide Reports

Consignor Negative Balance Summary

Description: The Consignor Negative Balance Summary report aggregates all consignors with outstanding negative balances into a single view. It simplifies the process of monitoring financial liability at a store-wide level by consolidating individual account deficits.

Use Cases: Useful for store owners or finance managers needing to track total liability and identify trends in unpaid fees or overdrawn consignor accounts. Helps prioritize follow-ups or adjust account policies.

Breakdown

Description

Location

Store location associated with the consignor account

Consignor

Internal consignor ID or code

First Name

First name of the consignor

Last Name

Last name of the consignor

Email

Email address on file for the consignor

Street

Street portion of the consignor’s address

State

State where the consignor resides

Zip

ZIP or postal code of the consignor's address

Outstanding Balance

Current negative balance amount owed

Last Activity Date

Most recent date of account activity (e.g., sale, payment)

Additional Prebuilt Report Resources

Webinar Recording: Mastering Prebuilt Reports

Discover the power of Prebuilt Reports in SimpleConsign with insights from the SimpleConsign Team.

In this session, you’ll learn how to easily access essential business insights, track sales performance, manage consignor payouts, and take advantage of valuable features like Store Insights. See practical demonstrations and explore how these tools can help you optimize your store’s performance — all without the need for additional setup.

What If Prebuilt Reports Aren't Enough?

Custom Reports allow you to create tailored data views to suit specific business needs that aren’t covered by SimpleConsign’s standard Prebuilt Reports. Using the Custom Reports tool, users can select fields, apply filters, and export results that meet their unique requirements.

When to Use Custom Reports: If the information you need cannot be found in a single Prebuilt Report or if you need a custom layout, filtering, or grouping of data across multiple record types (e.g., inventory + sales + customer data), Custom Reports are the way to go.

Prebuilt vs. Custom Reports Comparison

Feature

Prebuilt Reports

Custom Reports

Ready-to-use

❌ (requires setup)

Standard layouts

❌ (customizable)

Filter by fields

Limited

✅ Extensive filtering

Cross-category data

Export flexibility

Use case flexibility

Moderate

High

Example Custom Report Use Cases

  • Non-Taxable Sales Report: Monitor sales made without tax to identify exemption trends or compliance issues.

  • Consignor Aged Balances: Show all consignors with unpaid balances grouped by how long the balance has been outstanding.

  • Gift Card Transactions Report: Track all gift card sales, redemptions, and remaining balances over a specific period.

To learn how to build and use Custom Reports, visit our Custom Reports Overview.

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