Sale of Uniforms / Books (Inventory)
Recording a retail sale of merchandise to a student.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash / Student Account | Asset (+) | 100.00 | - |
| Merchandise Revenue | Revenue (+) | - | 100.00 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | Expense (+) | 60.00 | - |
| Inventory | Asset (-) | - | 60.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
This follows standard retail accounting for the school's on-site shop.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Bookstore and uniform sales are managed through a point-of-sale (POS) system integrated with the inventory module of the ERP. The POS records each sale, updates the inventory count, and posts the revenue and COGS entries to the GL automatically. Inventory is maintained at weighted average cost or FIFO. Periodic physical stock counts are reconciled to the system inventory. Purchases of new stock are recorded as inventory additions through the AP and purchasing module. The bookstore is typically classified as an auxiliary enterprise.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors perform or observe a physical inventory count at year-end and reconcile it to the SIS/ERP inventory balance. Test the COGS calculation by agreeing the unit cost in the system to supplier invoices. Confirm that the gross margin percentage is consistent with prior years and comparable institutions. Review for slow-moving or obsolete inventory (old edition textbooks) that may require write-down. Verify that student account charges for book purchases match POS transaction records.
📄 Required Documentation
Physical inventory count sheets, inventory valuation report (weighted average or FIFO), POS daily sales report, COGS calculation, supplier invoices for inventory purchases, and obsolete inventory write-down assessment.
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