Reviewed and revised — 12 September 2026. This article has been updated to correct unsupported claims and reflect the current enquiry-based offer. Its original publication date and URL are retained.
An accounting export should preserve the meaning of each transaction. A CSV that imports successfully can still put the wrong amount in the wrong account.
Agree the mapping first
Ask your accountant to define how merchandise, commission, marketplace charges, shipping, refunds and consignor balances should be represented for your arrangement. Record the required tax codes, account codes, dates and identifiers before producing a full-period file.
Correction: the previous article treated GST on consignment sales as universally applying only to the store’s commission. Agency arrangements can be treated differently. Use the ATO’s agency ruling to inform the configuration with your accountant.
TPAR is not automatically required because a store pays consignors. Check the ATO reporting-system guidance for the relevant circumstances.
Test a small, complete set
Include a normal sale, a fee, a partial refund and a consignor payment. Compare the imported result with the source ledger. Check that tax, gross amounts and net payments have not been counted twice.
Confirm the current import format directly in the destination software. A file called “Xero” or “MYOB” does not establish compatibility with every import screen or account configuration.
Prevent duplicates
Keep an export batch ID, date range and stable transaction identifiers. Record which file was imported and how a corrected batch should be handled. Do not resolve a failed import by repeatedly uploading the same transactions without checking the result.
Limit personal data
Export only the contact fields required for the agreed purpose. Do not include bank details by default or treat them as proof of reporting compliance. Store source files privately and restrict access.
Confirm current TurnGoods export availability with an example before relying on it for a reporting deadline.
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