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financial accounting simplified
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The complex language of accounting has been simplified and broken down into simple and basic english
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COMPREHENSIVE NOTES THAT EXPLAIN THEFUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
RELATED MODULES. IT IS SIMPLIFIED AND IT GIVES
PRACTICAL EXAMPLES AS WELL AS CASE STUDIES
WHICH ARE THERE TO AID YOU IN YOUR
UNDERSTANDING
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Inventory Definitions and Applications
Key Inventory Terms
Inventory
Definition: A detailed list of assets, typically goods in stock or raw materials.
Application: Used to determine the value of a company's assets, calculate cost of
goods sold, and manage stock levels.
Inventory Valuation
Definition: The process of assigning a monetary value to inventory items.
Application: Impacts the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
Historical Cost
Definition: The original cost of acquiring an asset, including transportation and other
related costs.
Application: A common method of inventory valuation, providing a basis for
calculating cost of goods sold.
, Net Realizable Value (NRV)
Definition: The estimated selling price of inventory in the ordinary course of
business, less the estimated costs of completion and sale.
Application: Used in conjunction with historical cost to determine the lower of cost
or NRV for inventory valuation.
Lower of Cost or Net Realizable Value (LCNRV)
Definition: An accounting principle requiring inventory to be reported at the lower of
its historical cost or net realizable value.
Application: Ensures that inventory is not overstated on the balance sheet.
Inventory Turnover
Definition: A measure of how efficiently a company manages its inventory.
Application: Indicates how quickly inventory is sold and replaced.
Days Sales in Inventory (DSI)
Definition: The average number of days it takes a company to sell its inventory.
Application: Helps assess inventory management efficiency and potential liquidity
issues.
Stockout
Definition: A situation where a company is unable to meet customer demand due to
insufficient inventory.
Application: Can lead to lost sales, customer dissatisfaction, and potential damage to
brand reputation.
Excess Inventory
Definition: Inventory that exceeds customer demand, leading to increased holding
costs and potential obsolescence.
Application: Can negatively impact profitability and cash flow.
Inventory Carrying Cost
Definition: The costs associated with holding inventory, including storage, insurance,
and opportunity cost of capital.
Application: Used to calculate the economic order quantity (EOQ) and evaluate
inventory management efficiency.
Inventory Ordering Cost
Definition: The costs incurred in placing and processing orders for inventory.
Application: Used in conjunction with inventory carrying cost to calculate the
economic order quantity (EOQ).
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