Inventory Accounting and Costing (1 Week)

Introduction

This program aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of inventory accounting principles and costing methods. By the end of this training, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage inventory-related financial transactions and make informed decisions related to inventory valuation.

Training Objectives

  • Understand the fundamental principles of inventory accounting.
  • Gain knowledge of various inventory costing methods and their implications.
  • Learn how to calculate and record inventory costs accurately.
  • Develop proficiency in analyzing inventory-related financial statements.
  • Acquire skills to evaluate inventory turnover and optimize inventory levels.
  • Explore strategies for managing inventory-related risks and challenges.

Course Outlines

Day 1
Introduction to Inventory Accounting

  • Overview of inventory management and its significance
  • Types of inventory and their characteristics
  • Principles and concepts of inventory accounting
  • Financial reporting requirements for inventory

Day 2

Inventory Costing Methods

  • First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method
  • Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) method
  • Weighted Average Cost method
  • Specific Identification method
  • Comparison of costing methods and their impact on financial statements

Day 3

Inventory Valuation and Cost Calculation

  • Determining the cost of purchases and production
  • Including overhead costs in inventory valuation
  • Evaluating inventory obsolescence and impairment
  • Lower of Cost or Net Realizable Value (LCNRV) concept
  • Recording inventory costs and valuation adjustments

Day 4

Analysis of Inventory Financial Statements

  • Understanding inventory-related financial ratios
  • Interpreting balance sheet and income statement components
  • Assessing inventory turnover and days’ sales in inventory
  • Analyzing cost of goods sold and gross profit margin
  • Identifying inventory-related risks and challenges

Day 5

Inventory Management and Optimization

  • Inventory control techniques and strategies
  • Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model
  • Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory management
  • ABC analysis for inventory categorization
  •  Strategies for reducing excess and obsolete inventory

DATES & LOCATIONS

AMSTERDAM - MADRID - ISTANBUL - MUNICH - PARIS - BRUSSELS

REF: IN-1101
4250 Individual fee
  • COURSE DATES
  • 13 JAN - 17 JAN 2025
  • 20 JAN - 24 JAN 2025
  • 03 FEB - 07 FEB 2025
  • 17 FEB - 21 FEB 2025
  • 03 MAR - 07 MAR 2025
  • 17 MAR - 21 MAR 2025
  • 07 APR - 11 APR 2025
  • 21 APR - 25 APR 2025
  • 05 MAY - 09 MAY 2025
  • 19 MAY - 23 MAY 2025
  • 09 JUN - 13 JUN 2025
  • 23 JUN - 27 JUN 2025
  • 07 JUL - 11 JUL 2025
  • 21 JUL - 25 JUL 2025
  • 04 AUG - 08 AUG 2025
  • 25 AUG - 29 AUG 2025

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