E-Waste 'Urban Mining' (Precious Metal Recovery)
Recording the value of recovered precious metals (Gold, Copper, Silver) from dismantled electronic waste (computers/phones).
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory - Precious Metal Concentrates | Asset (+) | 75,000.00 | - |
| Cost of Goods Sold / Processing (Credit) | Expense (-) | - | 75,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
In specialized E-waste facilities, the company dismantles electronics. The circuit boards (PCBs) are crushed into a 'concentrate' that contains gold and silver. This concentrate is inventory. The value is recognized based on the weight and current spot price of the metals, less refining costs.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Inventory is tracked by weight (ounces/grams). Since the metal content is 'estimated' until it hits a smelter, the inventory is usually carried at a conservative percentage of spot price.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Verification of 'Assay' reports. Auditors compare the facility's internal estimates of gold content against the actual results returned by the third-party smelter.
📄 Required Documentation
Assay reports, weight logs, and daily London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) spot prices.
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