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Lesson 4: Accounting For Merchandize Operation
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perpetual inventory system
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Perpetual inventory is a highly detailed system.<\/h5>\n
Changes in inventory are accurate (as long as there is no theft or damage to any goods) and can be easily accessed immediately<\/h5>\n
The COGS account is also updated continuously as each sale is made. The information collected digitally is sent to central databases in real-time.<\/h5>\n
Usually, companies that use the perpetual method use bar codes and optical scanners to keep a daily running record of inventory.<\/h5>\n

Advantages of the perpetual inventory method<\/h3>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t real-time updates
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The first advantage is real-time updates. You must always update inventory data in the company. That is why you must always update inventory data on an ongoing basis by implementing the latest inventory system. In addition, this system can automate and track purchases and sales instantly. You can also access inventory data whenever and wherever you need it.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t More informed forecasting
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By using a perpetual inventory system, you can understand your customers buying patterns. This system will assist you in finding new opportunities that can maximize the company’s sales strategy. By knowing customer buying patterns, you can prepare the stock you need as best as possible. In addition, this system will prevent you from excess or shortage of stock that can result in company losses.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Managing Multiple locations easier:
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One of the challenges in inventory is how to monitor inventory at various locations as effectively and efficiently as possible. You will be overwhelmed if you do manual inventory monitoring. Manual monitoring will only waste a lot of time and effort. Therefore, the inventory system is here to manage multiple inventories in all locations easily. That way, you can track the inventory levels of all outlets quickly and efficiently. In addition, you can also find out the supply needs of each outlet, thus avoiding stock shortages.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Facilitates in preparation of financial statements:
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Finally, the last advantage you will get from the inventory system is the ease of preparing financial reports. You need to understand that one of the components of financial statements is inventory value. Therefore, this system can speed up your preparation of financial reports. This is because the amount and value of the available stock are recorded directly in the system. That way, you can avoid errors in manual calculations<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
The first advantage is real-time updates. You must always update inventory data in the company. That is why you must always update inventory data on an ongoing basis by implementing the latest inventory system. In addition, this system can automate and track purchases and sales instantly. You can also access inventory data whenever and wherever you need it.<\/h5>\n
By using a perpetual inventory system, you can understand your customers buying patterns. This system will assist you in finding new opportunities that can maximize the company’s sales strategy. By knowing customer buying patterns, you can prepare the stock you need as best as possible. In addition, this system will prevent you from excess or shortage of stock that can result in company losses.<\/h5>\n
One of the challenges in inventory is how to monitor inventory at various locations as effectively and efficiently as possible. You will be overwhelmed if you do manual inventory monitoring. Manual monitoring will only waste a lot of time and effort. Therefore, the inventory system is here to manage multiple inventories in all locations easily. That way, you can track the inventory levels of all outlets quickly and efficiently. In addition, you can also find out the supply needs of each outlet, thus avoiding stock shortages.<\/h5>\n
Finally, the last advantage you will get from the inventory system is the ease of preparing financial reports. You need to understand that one of the components of financial statements is inventory value. Therefore, this system can speed up your preparation of financial reports. This is because the amount and value of the available stock are recorded directly in the system. That way, you can avoid errors in manual calculations<\/h5>\n

Disadvantages of perpetual inventory system:
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\n\n\t\t\t\t\t loss of items
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The first disadvantage is the vulnerability to loss of items. This system does have a function to ensure quick and easy inventory recording. However, the absence of physical checks in this system has the potential for the loss of goods and can result in company losses<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Scanning errors:
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One of the important things that must be in a perpetual inventory system is that each item must have a barcode. The presence of a barcode or tag on each item is used to make it easier for you to scan all items. Suppose an error occurs in the scanning system or fails to be detected. In that case, the company will not record the item in the system.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Improper inventory tracking:
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The main problem in the inventory system is improper inventory tracking. If this happens, tracking the company’s goods and inventory in the warehouse or store will hamper your business operations. Therefore, you can use effective and efficient backups to support recording in the perpetual inventory system.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t Hacking:
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One of the things you need to be aware of when it comes to systems is hacking. Irresponsible hacking will threaten the security of all company data and information. This also applies to the perpetual inventory system in your company. Therefore, you should make sure to protect company data securely. The existence of hacking can result in the leakage of company data. If this happens, your company will be considered to have no credibility and the system is not optimal.<\/h5>\n<\/details>\n
The first disadvantage is the vulnerability to loss of items. This system does have a function to ensure quick and easy inventory recording. However, the absence of physical checks in this system has the potential for the loss of goods and can result in company losses<\/h5>\n
One of the important things that must be in a perpetual inventory system is that each item must have a barcode. The presence of a barcode or tag on each item is used to make it easier for you to scan all items. Suppose an error occurs in the scanning system or fails to be detected. In that case, the company will not record the item in the system.<\/h5>\n
The main problem in the inventory system is improper inventory tracking. If this happens, tracking the company’s goods and inventory in the warehouse or store will hamper your business operations. Therefore, you can use effective and efficient backups to support recording in the perpetual inventory system.<\/h5>\n
One of the things you need to be aware of when it comes to systems is hacking. Irresponsible hacking will threaten the security of all company data and information. This also applies to the perpetual inventory system in your company. Therefore, you should make sure to protect company data securely. The existence of hacking can result in the leakage of company data. 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