Accrual-based revenue allocation in Metrics (split revenue across stay months)

Problem statement

• Revenue in Metrics is currently allocated entirely to the check-in month, regardless of how long the stay lasts
• This makes it difficult to accurately compare performance across months, especially when reservations span multiple months
• A 15-night stay checking in on January 31 is counted entirely in January, even though most nights occur in February

Current workaround

• Manually estimating revenue by month instead of relying on Metrics data

Impact

• Monthly performance comparisons are inaccurate and unreliable
• Hosts cannot trust Metrics data for month-over-month analysis
• Time is wasted estimating revenue manually instead of using the platform's reporting tools

Proposed solution

• Add an option in Metrics to allocate revenue on an accrual basis by splitting it across the actual days of the stay
• Calculate the average price per day (total net revenue divided by days stayed) and allocate that amount to each calendar day of the reservation
• This could be a toggle or reporting basis setting, similar to how Owner Statements handle revenue recognition

Unlock

• Hosts could accurately compare monthly performance without manual adjustments
• Metrics would provide reliable, trustworthy data for financial planning and analysis
• Month-over-month trends would reflect actual revenue earned during each period