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This excerpt taken from the CVS 10-K filed Feb 27, 2007. Vendor allowances ~
The Company accounts for vendor allowances under the guidance provided by EITF
Issue No. 02-16, “Accounting by a Customer (Including a Reseller) for Certain
Consideration Received from a Vendor,” and EITF Issue No. 03-10, “Application
of EITF Issue No. 02-16 by Resellers to Sales Incentives Offered to Consumers
by Manufacturers.” Vendor allowances reduce the carrying cost of inventory
unless they are specifically identified as a reimbursement for promotional
programs and/or other services
35 provided. Funds that are directly linked to advertising commitments are recognized as a reduction of advertising expense in the selling, general and administrative expenses line when the related advertising commitment is satisfied. Any such allowances received in excess of the actual cost incurred also reduce the carrying cost of inventory. The total value of any upfront payments received from vendors that are linked to purchase commitments is initially deferred. The deferred amounts are then amortized to reduce cost of goods sold over the life of the contract based upon purchase volume. The total value of any upfront payments received from vendors that are not linked to purchase commitments is also initially deferred. The deferred amounts are then amortized to reduce cost of goods sold on a straight-line basis over the life of the related contract. The total amortization of these upfront payments was not material to the accompanying consolidated financial statements. |
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