Restaurant

Abnormal Food Spoilage (Power Cut / Fridge Failure)

Writing off a large batch of inventory lost due to an unexpected refrigeration failure.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Loss from Abnormal SpoilageExpense (+)600.00-
Food & Beverage InventoryAsset (-)-600.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Unlike normal spoilage (which is built into food cost), abnormal losses from avoidable events are recorded separately as a loss so management can identify and address the cause.

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