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Provision for Inventory Obsolescence

Recording a reserve for stock that is unlikely to be sold due to damage or lack of demand.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Inventory Obsolescence ExpenseExpense (+)3,000.00-
Allowance for ObsolescenceContra-Asset (+)-3,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

This follows the Prudence principle. Instead of reducing inventory directly, we create a 'bucket' (allowance) to show the estimated loss in value.

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