Inventory & Cost Accounting

How to Record Inventory Revaluation Recovery

Recording the reversal of a previous inventory write-down when net realizable value increases under IFRS.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
InventoryAsset1,200.00-
Gain on Inventory RevaluationRevenue-1,200.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Under IFRS, if the value of inventory previously written down recovers, the write-down is reversed. The reversal is limited to the amount of the original impairment.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Requires manual journal entry or adjustment to the inventory valuation layer in the ERP.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Recovery exceeding original write-down amount or recovery recorded under US GAAP where prohibited.

📄 Required Documentation

Updated appraisal or market price data and original write-down documentation.

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