Why does profit change after Amazon posts adjustments?

It is normal for profit figures in MerchantSpring to change after the original sale date. This happens because Amazon frequently posts financial adjustments after the initial transaction has occurred, and MerchantSpring updates reports as these new financial events become available.

MerchantSpring builds profitability calculations using Amazon financial event data, which includes not only the original sale but also all related adjustments, fees, refunds, reimbursements, and corrections. When Amazon posts additional events, MerchantSpring incorporates them into reporting automatically.

Why Amazon Posts Adjustments

Amazon may apply financial adjustments for several reasons, including:

• Refunds processed after the original transaction
• Fee corrections or recalculations
• Reimbursements for lost or damaged inventory
• Promotional rebates or discounts
• Accounting corrections within Amazon’s settlement system

These adjustments may appear days or weeks after the initial order.

How MerchantSpring Handles Adjustments

MerchantSpring retrieves financial events during scheduled data sync cycles. When a new adjustment appears:

1. The event is retrieved through Amazon’s financial APIs.
2. The adjustment is categorized by event type.
3. Reports and profit calculations are updated accordingly.

Because adjustments are applied using the posted date, they may appear in reporting periods after the original sale.

Example Scenario

In this scenario, the refund adjustment would appear in MerchantSpring reporting on June 9, even though the original sale occurred earlier.

Notes: 

• Profit figures may change as Amazon posts additional financial events.
• Monthly reporting periods usually provide the most stable profitability view.
• Adjustments are a normal part of Amazon’s accounting system.