October 30, 2016

Gap Insurance Contracts Income—New

Sales and Cost of Sales

GAP INSURANCE CONTRACTS INCOME—NEW ACCOUNT
5090


ACCOUNT EXPLANATION

Income from the sale of insurance on new vehicles.

*Refer to Chart of Accounts for current applicable Sales/Cost of Sales account numbers

TRANSACTIONS

  Jrnl. Dr. Cr.
  Commission earned on gap insurance on new vehicle UV
    Finance Receivables—Current 1280
      Gap Insurance Contracts Income—New 5090
COMMENTS

  • Gap insurance commission income should be calculated by the dealership and recorded with the sale of the vehicle.
  • Dealership records should be reconciled each month with the statements received from the insurance companies.
  • In some areas, commissions to dealers on the sale of insurance are prohibited by law. Legal counsel should be consulted regarding this matter.