Inventory valuation – IAS 2
Requirement
Inventories are to be valued at the lowest of acquisition cost and net sales value.
Acquisition cost value can be calculated using the FIFO method or the average method. Obsolescence adjustments from 2% to 5% are acceptable, depending on the industry. The net sales value is a part of the sales price or repurchase price.
M3 solution
M3 supports a specific period-end function that can be configured to fulfill the legal requirement regarding inventory valuation. For each inventory item, a specification of the calculated values is available online and an accounting adjustment voucher is created.
Configuration guidelines
Program ID | Program name | Description or comment |
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CAS020 | Settings - Inventory Value Variances | |
CAS025 | Settings. Inventory Valuation | |
CRS395 | Accounting Rule. Set | Rules for accounting adjustments at period end for inventory valuation |
CRS630 | Accounting Identity. Open | Accounts that are used for cost and value adjustments |
CAS180 | Inventory Value. Open | Valuation at period end, with comparison of inventory cost and value |
CAS400 | Historic Actual Cost. Calculate | To be used for inventory valuation on actual cost after period closing |
CAS530 | Inventory Value. Print Reconciliation List | To be used for instant or parallel inventory valuation |