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SECTION 3.3.2 - INVENTORY STOCKTAKE ENTRY

 

USAGE: To update the stock-on-hand values. This is normally done as part of a physical stock-take. Unlike the ADD/SUBTRACT process, this function replaces the units-on-hand.

 

Hint: It is helpful to print the STOCKTAKE SHEET before staring a stock-take.

 

DISCUSSION: When you start the STOCKTAKE ENTRY program, the computer will initially ask for an Inventory code. Insert the code and press <Enter>.

 

To return to the INVENTORY DATA ENTRY MENU, press <ESC>.

 

To search for an Inventory item, press <F9>. For further details on searches, see SECTION 1.2.

 

Having chosen an Inventory item, the screen will display as follows:

 

 

The following is a description of the fields displayed:

 

Name                  Comments

 

LOCATION   This field is only relevant for companies using multi-location stock. Otherwise the prompt does not appear.

 

DATE       This defaults to the system date (the date at the top of the screen). If you change it, HiFinance will retain the changed date until you exit to the INVENTORY DATA ENTRY MENU. You may press <F1> to insert today’s date.

 

CURRENT STOCK LEVEL This field is displayed by the computer to show you the current status of the item. If you using multi-location stock, the field will show the stock-on-hand for the chosen location.

 

NEW STOCK LEVEL           Here you enter the number of units physically counted. Negative values are allowed but not recommended. A zero value here will remove all stock for the item (in the current location). If necessary, you can press <F9> to enter calculator mode.

 

COMMENTS        You must enter a description here. Normally you would enter something like STOCK TAKE 30/7/2000. Once you have entered this, HiFinance will remember the value and you can repeat it by pressing <F1> until you return to INVENTORY DATE ENTRY MENU. There are 2 lines of description. The first one is compulsory and the second may be left blank.

 

ADJUSTMENT ACCOUNT   This field will only appear if you have chosen Y or A in the utilities question ASK FOR GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNT IN INVENTORY DATA ENTRY? (see SECTION 7.1.2) Normally, HiFinance will post to the Inventory Adjustment account as defined in CONTROL ACCOUNTS (see SECTION 6.5.2). If you enter a value here, it will override the value in CONTROL ACCOUNTS. This can be useful if you have a production department and you wish to purchase or sell stock internally posting to a specific account. The other side of the transaction will still post to the Stock-on-Hand account. You may use <F9> to search for an account. Note that if the Stock item you are adjusting is an expensed type, the ADJUSTMENT ACCOUNT field is suppressed, as it is not relevant because expensed items always have zero value-on-hand.

 

At each point, you may cancel the transaction by pressing <ESC>. However, it is possible to return to a specific field by using <CsrUp> or <F8>. You can also finish the screen by pressing <F10>.

 

Finally you will be asked to confirm the update and the computer will update the relevant files. When this has completed, you will be returned to the Inventory code entry screen where you may either enter another transaction or press <ESC> to return to the INVENTORY DATA ENTRY MENU.

 

Files updated by the Stocktake program:

 

Inventory master-file: The total of the units will replace the units-on-hand. The value-on-hand will be recalculated based on the original average value-on-hand. Eg if you originally had 100 units at $200 and replaced it with 90 units, HiFinance will automatically recalculate the value-on-hand to $180.

 

Inventory transaction file:      The current stock-on-hand will be removed with an adjustment transaction for the total units and value on hand (unless zero). Then HiFinance will insert an adjustment record bringing the stock level and value back up to where you have set them. This offers a better paper-trail to just inserting a transaction for the difference.

 

General Ledger master-file: The Stock-on-Hand and Inventory Adjustments (unless overridden) accounts are updated with the value of the transaction.

 

General Ledger transaction-file:      A transaction is posted for each General Ledger account updated, above.

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