Inventory & Cost Accounting

How to Record Goods Received Not Invoiced

Accrual entry for inventory received at the warehouse for which a vendor invoice has not yet been processed.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
InventoryAsset5,000.00-
Accrued Inventory Receipt (GRNI)Liability-5,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

This entry ensures that inventory levels and liabilities are correctly stated at month-end when a physical receipt (GRN) occurs without a matching invoice.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Automated via a 3-way match system where the receipt triggers the DR to inventory and CR to a clearing account.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Old balances in the GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) account that never clear, suggesting missing invoices or system errors.

📄 Required Documentation

Goods Receipt Note (GRN) and Packing Slip.

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