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Re: Thoughts on Voiding Invoices



On 9/25/06, David Tangye <..hidden..> wrote:
On Mon, 2006-09-25 at 16:20 -0700, Chris Travers wrote:

> Ok, but then you have to enter every serial number at time of
> purchase.
Yes, or have a 'stock number' assigned by the system. That's what a
stock number is. Its physically placed on the item, and perhaps the
serial number, etc added into the system on receipt of goods. This is
where the system's scope expands beyond basic accounting, to support
business operations (stock control, stock receipt, warehousing,
distribution etc)

Just a thought-- if you are relying on stock numbers, that is implying
that the products are indeed comparable and more properly handled by
the standard bulk inventory handling.

Note that discrete handling is supposed to be reserved for items that
are not directly comparable, i.e. where you can't just substitute one
item for another.

Why is this important?  The reason is that it is generally desirable
to have a standard way that financial statements are prepared.  If we
are picking out COGS values based on random customer selection even
where this substitution is possible, then your inventory values and
COGS will not be comparable to other companies in your industry.  As
businesses attempt to attract investors, it is *very important* that
the numbers can be compared directly.

Again, I am not saying that your request isn't reasonable, but that it
should be used as rarely as possible.

Best Wishes,
Chris Travers