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Revenue rec, by data source.

Practical guides to recognizing revenue from each processor and marketplace you sell through, plus the close-process know-how to tie it all together.

Apple — accrual at period close
PeriodStatus
Apple reported$41,300
Accrued estimate$7,850
Recognized total$49,150
Apple
Closing Your Books on Apple's Reporting Schedule
Apple pays and reports on its own fiscal calendar, which rarely lines up with your month-end. If your numbers depend on Apple's schedule, you can't close on time without an accrual. Here's how to estimate the gap, book it, and true it up when Apple's report lands.
Tally team · June 18, 2026 · 7 min read
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Reading an App Store Connect Financial Report
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Stripe Fees, Refunds & Chargebacks in Your Rev Rec
How processor fees and reversals should flow through recognized revenue and your GL.
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Close process6 min
Daily Deferred vs Monthly Recognition: When to Use Each
Choosing a recognition method per SKU, and what each one does to your deferred balance.
Tally team · May 7, 2026
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Why Apple's Fiscal Calendar Breaks Your Month-End
Apple's reporting periods don't match the Gregorian month. Here's how to bridge the gap.
Tally team · Apr 30, 2026
Google Play6 min
Reconciling Google Play Payouts to Recognized Revenue
Bridging the gap between what Google deposits and what you can actually recognize.
Tally team · Apr 23, 2026
Close process5 min
Building Journal Entries Your Auditor Will Accept
Mapping recognized revenue, deferrals, and fees to the right GL accounts, every close.
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