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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Process inventory purchase
   • Record purchase of inventory from appropriate documentation in subsidiary ledger
   • Maintain periodic and perpetual records of inventory
2. Record inventory flows
   • Apply inventory flow assumptions as appropriate
   • Value inventory using appropriate valuation rules
3. Reconcile inventory records to general ledgers
   • Reconcile all inventory records to accounts in accordance with organisational policy, procedures and practices
   • Identify and action discrepancies according to organisational policy, procedures and practices
4. Prepare inventory schedules and ad hoc reports
   • Develop and document schedules of inventory turnover and other procedures
   • Prepare spreadsheets and ad hoc reports on inventory status as required or requested

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

make inventory flow assumptions and record inventory flows using generally accepted accounting principles and inventory valuation rules

prepare schedules and ad hoc reports.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline organisational procedures and practices and generally accepted accounting principles relevant to maintaining inventory records

describe the key steps in the inventory management processes and relevant documentation and recording systems

identify and explain the process for entering data into systems or ledgers

explain the key features of inventory valuation rules and reconciliation processes.

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