Types Of Consignment Expenses

The various expenses are required for goods sent by consignor to consignee. Similarly, the expenses are also required for storing and selling activity performed by the consignee. These expenses are of two types:

1. Non-recurring Expenses

The expenses incurred between the period of goods sent by consignor to receive by the consignee is known as non-recurring expenses. In other words, all expenses incurred till the goods reach to the consignee are non-recurring expenses. Examples of non-recurring expenses are as follows:

Expenses of the consignor
* Packing

* Carriage
* Docks dues
* Landing Charge
* Freight
* Insurance

Expenses of the consignee
* Unloading charge

* Dock dues
* Import duty

Non-recurring expenses must be included in the cost of the consignment. For arriving at the consignment, these expenses are added. These expenses are also taken into consideration while calculating the value of unsold stock or closing stock with the consignee.

2. Recurring Expenses

The expenses paid by the consignee after receiving the consigned goods are known as recurring expenses. These expenses are of recurring nature and do not increase the value of goods. Though the recurring expenses are met by consignor or consignee, these expenses should be borne by the consignor. Some examples of recurring expenses are as follows:

Expenses of the consignor
* Bank charges
* Expenses incurred on damaged
* Goods received back

Expenses of the consignee
* Storage charge
* Insurance
* Brokerage
* Advertising
* Salary to salesmen
* Expenses on goods return
* Goods damaged
* Commission on sales