# Affiliate commission reconciliation checklist

- [ ] Export the network statement for the selected payout period.
- [ ] Confirm program, source label, tracked-link ID, transaction date and commission amount.
- [ ] Keep pending, approved, reversed and paid commissions as separate states.
- [ ] Investigate any missing, duplicate or reversed transaction before reporting revenue as received cash.
- [ ] Mark paid only after the network or advertiser confirms payment.
- [ ] Record the payout date and payment reference where available.
- [ ] Review the source/content that produced confirmed commission before scaling it.