Start with sales, then build the settlement
Define period sales and source-backed financial components, then calculate the expected settlement without duplicating deductions or combining unrelated periods.
A transfer notice is not confirmed bank receipt
A platform notice shows what the platform says it transferred. It does not by itself prove the restaurant's bank received the money. Independent bank evidence remains the reconciliation reference.
A difference needs an explanation
Timing, deductions, refunds or missing evidence can create a difference. Do not close it automatically; display it with the available evidence for management review.
