Internal Controls and Taking a Physical Count
Most companies take a
physical count of
inventory at least once
each year.
When the physical count
does not match the
Merchandise Inventory
account, an adjustment
must be made.
Good internal controls over count include:
Pre-numbered inventory tickets.
Counters have no inventory responsibility.
Counts confirm existence, amount, and
quality of inventory item.
Second count is taken.
Manager confirms all items counted.