Step By Step Guide To Making QuickBooks Inventory Adjustment

 

QuickBooks is commonly used by small and medium-sized enterprises for accounting and bookkeeping. QuickBooks has expanded its capabilities throughout time and is no longer restricted to accounting. It also offers tools for managing a variety of other corporate processes. Inventory management is an important company function that can be difficult to master at times, especially if you have many locations. The real number of inventory may differ from the number displayed by QuickBooks. These differences may arise whether you're using QuickBooks Desktop or Online. To correct it, you'll need to execute QuickBooks Inventory adjustment from time to time. We'll go over the specific steps in this post, as well as other connected topics.

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When Should Inventory Quantity or Value Be Adjusted?

If you're unsure whether to adjust Inventory quantity or value, here's a quick guide to help you decide. Changing the quantity of a product is a common inventory management procedure. You must keep your stock up to date, and when you refill or register a sale, you must alter the quantity. However, there are additional instances in which you may need to change inventory quantities. Quantity adjustment is required if the stock change is unrelated to a sale or buy. If an item breaks or you discover new goods during recounting, you'll need to adjust the quantity of your stock.

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Another form of inventory adjustment is one that is dependent on the item value. The average cost of a product multiplied by its quantity equals the overall worth of your stock. A change in the stock's value might be caused by seasonal demand fluctuations or the decay of commodities. Let's move on to the process now that we know when the exact adjustments are required.

In QuickBooks Online, how do you make an inventory adjustment?

You won't need to record a buy or sell to match stocks if you're using QuickBooks Online Plus. You can manually update the stock of an item in QuickBooks Online by entering inventory adjustments. The steps are as follows:

·       Select 'Inventory Qty Adjustment' from the '+ New' drop-down menu.

·       Now, select the 'Inventory adjustment account' dropdown option and enter the date of adjustment.

·       Select the account, then proceed to the 'Product' area to select the products.

·       For each item, provide the new quantity or the change in quantity.

·       Enter all of the information in the 'Memo' field.

·       To finish the process, click the 'Save and Close' option.

The adjustments will be automatically entered in the stock Asset and Cost of Goods Sold accounts after the process is completed successfully. It's important to remember that this step changes your account book directly, so proceed with caution. It's recommended that you do it under your account's supervision.

How can I delete a QuickBooks Inventory Adjustment?

You can also erase or alter any inventory adjustments you've made in QuickBooks Online. The following is a step-by-step tutorial to deleting inventory adjustments in QuickBooks:

·       In the toolbar, click the 'Search' icon.

·       Select 'Advanced search' from the drop-down menu.

·       Select the account from the 'Inventory adjustment account' dropdown.

·       Select 'Inventory Quantity Adjustment' from the 'All Transactions' dropdown menu.

·       Select the adjustment you want to edit from the results by clicking the 'Search' button.

·       You can either delete or amend the adjustment by clicking the 'Delete' option.

In QuickBooks Desktop, change the inventory information.

In QuickBooks Desktop, there is a complicated way for changing inventory information. We've broken everything down for you in detail below:

Creating an Account for Inventory Adjustment

To keep track of these adjustments, you'll need to create an inventory adjustment account. The procedure is as follows:

·       Select the 'Chart of Accounts' option from the 'Company' column.

·       From the 'Account' dropdown menu, select 'New.'

·       From the 'Other Account Types' column, choose 'Cost of Goods Sold.'

·       Click the 'Save and Close' button after giving the account the name "Inventory Adjustment."

After you've created your account, you may go ahead and change it.

Process for adjusting inventory in QuickBooks

To complete the QuickBooks Inventory adjustment process, follow the steps outlined below:

·       Select 'Inventory Activities' from the 'Vendors' drop-down menu.

·       Adjust the quantity/value on hand by clicking the 'Adjust Quantity/Value on Hand' button.

·       Select 'Quantity,' 'Total Value,' or 'Quantity and Total Value' from the 'Adjustment Type' dropdown option. After that, select the account and input the adjustment date.

·       You can also assign a customer, job, or class to the 'Reference No.' field.

·       'Find and Select Items' is a feature in 'Find and Select Items.' Select the item that needs to be changed and then click 'Add Selected Items.'

·       You can now change the quantity or value to suit your needs. If you need to reduce the stock's amount or value, the difference should be negative.

·       To finish the process, click the 'Save and Close' option.

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We went over the step-by-step method for QuickBooks Inventory Adjustment in both Desktop and Online versions in this article. You can easily follow the procedures and make the necessary inventory modifications manually. If you have any problems with the steps, please call our QB Solutions Helpline Number 1-(844)-947-4350 and speak with one of our professionals.