> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.northbeam.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Reconcile Northbeam vs. Shopify revenue

> The apples-to-apples comparison method

**Best for:** finance or ops checking Northbeam's revenue and order counts against Shopify.

## Before you start

Small differences between Northbeam and Shopify reports are normal and expected. The only apples-to-apples comparison is an export from your **Shopify Orders page** — not a Shopify report, which applies its own report-only logic.

## The steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Match the accounting mode">
    Cash and accrual count the same order on different dates.
    [Accounting modes →](/docs/accounting-modes)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export from the Shopify Orders page">
    Follow the comparison method in the reconciliation guide.
    [Northbeam vs. Shopify reporting →](/docs/why-doesnt-northbeam-match-my-shopify-reporting)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check order sources and exclusions">
    Confirm the same order sources are included on both sides.
    [Order exclusions →](/docs/8d-configure-northbeam-order-exclusions-optional)
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What to expect

After matching accounting mode, revenue formula, order sources, filters, timezone, and data freshness, remaining differences should be small. If your Orders-page export still doesn't line up, that's when a support ticket is worth it.

## Related

[Case scenario: cash vs. accrual](/docs/case-scenario-cash-vs-accrual) · [Add orders](/docs/add-orders)