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'''Inventory Valuation''' is an accounting practice that is followed by companies to find out the value of unsold inventory stock at the time they are preparing their financial statements. Inventory stock is an asset for an organization, and to record it in the balance sheet, it needs to have a financial value.<ref>Definition - What is Inventory Valuation? [https://www.zoho.com/inventory/guides/inventory-valuation-methods-fifo-lifo-wac.html Zoho]</ref>

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−	'''Inventory Valuation''' is an [[accounting]] practice that is followed by companies to find out the value of unsold inventory stock at the time they are preparing their financial statements. Inventory stock is an [[Asset\|asset]] for an organization, and to record it in the balance sheet, it needs to have a financial value.<ref>Definition - What is Inventory Valuation? [https://www.zoho.com/inventory/guides/inventory-valuation-methods-fifo-lifo-wac.html Zoho]</ref>	+	'''Inventory Valuation''' is an accounting practice that is followed by companies to find out the value of unsold inventory stock at the time they are preparing their financial statements. Inventory stock is an [[Asset\|asset]] for an organization, and to record it in the balance sheet, it needs to have a financial value.<ref>Definition - What is Inventory Valuation? [https://www.zoho.com/inventory/guides/inventory-valuation-methods-fifo-lifo-wac.html Zoho]</ref>

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−	'''[[Inventory]] Valuation''' is an [[accounting]] practice that is followed by companies to find out the [[value]] of unsold inventory [[stock]] at the time they are preparing their financial statements. Inventory stock is an [[asset]] for an [[organization]], and to record it in the balance sheet, it needs to have a financial value.<ref>Definition - What is Inventory Valuation? [https://www.zoho.com/inventory/guides/inventory-valuation-methods-fifo-lifo-wac.html Zoho]</ref>	+	== What is Inventory Valuation? ==
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		+	'''Inventory valuation''' is the process of determining the value of a company's inventory for financial reporting purposes. It is an important aspect of financial management, as the value of a company's inventory has a direct impact on its balance sheet and income statement.
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		+	There are several methods for valuing inventory, including:
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		+	#First-in, first-out (FIFO): This method assumes that the first items placed into inventory are the first ones sold. This results in the most recent purchases being valued at the current market price, while older purchases are valued at their original cost.
		+	#Last-in, first-out (LIFO): This method assumes that the last items placed into inventory are the first ones sold. This results in the oldest purchases being valued at the current market price, while more recent purchases are valued at their original cost.
		+	#Weighted average cost: This method calculates the average cost of all units in inventory, based on their respective quantities and costs. It takes into account both the quantity and cost of units that have been added to inventory and those that have been sold.
		+	#Specific identification: This method values each unit of inventory individually, based on its specific cost. It is often used for expensive or unique items that cannot be easily replaced.
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		+	The method chosen for inventory valuation can have a significant impact on a company's financial statements.
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		+	'''Inventory Valuation''' is an [[accounting]] practice that is followed by companies to find out the value of unsold inventory stock at the time they are preparing their financial statements. Inventory stock is an [[Asset\|asset]] for an organization, and to record it in the balance sheet, it needs to have a financial value.<ref>Definition - What is Inventory Valuation? [https://www.zoho.com/inventory/guides/inventory-valuation-methods-fifo-lifo-wac.html Zoho]</ref>
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		+	==See Also==
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−	'''Inventory Valuation''' is an accounting practice that is followed by companies to find out the value of unsold inventory stock at the time they are preparing their financial statements. Inventory stock is an asset for an organization, and to record it in the balance sheet, it needs to have a financial value.<ref>Definition - What is Inventory Valuation? [https://www.zoho.com/inventory/guides/inventory-valuation-methods-fifo-lifo-wac.html Zoho]</ref>	+	'''[[Inventory]] Valuation''' is an [[accounting]] practice that is followed by companies to find out the [[value]] of unsold inventory [[stock]] at the time they are preparing their financial statements. Inventory stock is an [[asset]] for an [[organization]], and to record it in the balance sheet, it needs to have a financial value.<ref>Definition - What is Inventory Valuation? [https://www.zoho.com/inventory/guides/inventory-valuation-methods-fifo-lifo-wac.html Zoho]</ref>