Publisher Compensation Statements FAQs

Publisher Compensation Statements FAQs

What are Pub Comp Statement files?

Pub Comp statements are Excel reports that show all content invoiced in a calendar month in which compensation is owed to the publisher.

How frequently are Pub Comp statements sent?

Pub Comp statements are sent monthly, typically in the first week of the following month, e.g., orders invoiced in November will be sent in early December.

Who are Pub Comp statements sent to? How do I update who they are sent to?

Pub Comp statements are sent to all email addresses associated with the Publisher’s Oracle Supplier account.

If an email address needs to be added or removed, please contact your Customer Success Manager or email vst-accountspayable@vitalsource.com.

Why are there separate statements for BNED?

At the beginning of BNED’s relationship with VST, Customer Success requested BNED sales be displayed in a separate Pub Comp statement due to varying publisher payment terms.

Where do I send questions about my statement?

Questions can be sent to vst-accountspayable@vitalsource.com

How do I read the Pub Comp file?

Please reference the table below which contains the column, column header, and definition in the Pub Comp excel file.

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