To Encourage Bookstores to Buy a Broader Range of Book

question 159

Essay

To encourage bookstores to buy a broader range of book titles many publishers allow bookstores to return unsold books to the publisher. This results in very significant returns each year. To ensure proper recognition of revenues, how should publishing companies account for these returns?

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