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Accurate inventory accounting is vital, especially in the globalized world of low-cost competition. Five critical inventory accounting control lapses threaten a company’s long-term survival.

Business owners know that inventory losses occur. Damage, spoilage, theft, obsolescence, defects and a number of other problems can crop up at any time. If you use cash accounting, you write down the ...

Keeping track of how much inventory you have in your business is crucial, for purposes of financial reporting, handling taxes and business planning. Inventory refers to raw materials, works in ...

Learn what inventory accounting is, how it works, and key methods like FIFO, LIFO, and WAC. Includes real-world examples, tips, and best practices. I like to think of inventory accounting like ...