Inventory Count Report
The Inventory Count Report helps businesses compare their recorded inventory levels with the actual counted levels during a physical inventory count.
📁 Accessing the Report
Navigation:Tools > Reports > Inventory > Inventory Count Report
📌 Key Definitions
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Recorded Count:
The expected quantity of an item, as calculated by the system. -
Actual Count:
The item quantity physically counted and entered by an employee. -
Variance:
The difference between the recorded count and the actual count.- Positive variance: actual count is higher.
- Negative variance: actual count is lower.
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Variance %:
Calculated as:= (Variance / Recorded Count) * 100
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Recorded Value on Hand:
Value based on average item cost × recorded count. -
Actual Value on Hand:
Value based on average item cost × actual count. -
Variance in Value:
Difference in value between recorded and actual, calculated using average item cost. -
% Variance in Value:
Calculated as:= (Variance in Value / Recorded Value on Hand) * 100
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Threshold Exceeded:
Indicates whether the item has a notable variance. If exceeded, "value" is displayed. -
Reason:
The documented reason explaining the variance.
📈 Report Insights
- Compare recorded vs. actual product counts and values.
- Identify and analyze inventory variances.
- View variance percentages and values for each item.
- Understand reasons for discrepancies.
- Use the summary page for totals across all counted items.
✅ Benefits
- Maintain accurate inventory records.
- Identify shrinkage, errors, or process gaps.
- Track and resolve discrepancies efficiently.