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Service 10 • Supply Chain & Cost Accounting

Inventory Accounting, COGS & Stock Valuation Services

Master your true product margins with compliant inventory valuation, accurate landed cost calculations, and precision-verified COGS tracking under IAS 2 & ASC 330.

IAS 2 & ASC 330 Compliant
FIFO & Weighted Average Valuation
Accurate Landed Cost Tracking
Perpetual Inventory Sync
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Why Ambitious Businesses Need This

Precision inventory accounting is the bedrock of accurate gross profit margins and enterprise asset valuation. For product businesses, manufacturers, and multi-channel eCommerce brands, inventory is typically the largest asset on the balance sheet. Yet, it is also the most frequently mismanaged. When landed costs (freight, customs duties, insurance, and handling) are improperly expensed immediately rather than capitalized into unit costs, your Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) fluctuates wildly, masking your true product margins and exposing your business to severe tax review adjustments. At Mantorius, we institute institutional stock accounting controls.

Under the direct supervision of Senior Partner Keshav Verma, our ACCA and CPA accredited practice implements robust inventory accounting systems. We configure FIFO and weighted-average costing models compliant with IAS 2 (IFRS) and ASC 330 (US GAAP), capitalize landed costs with scientific accuracy, reconcile perpetual inventory software to the general ledger, and perform statutory lower-of-cost-and-net-realizable-value (NRV) write-down assessments.

Compliant stock valuation frameworks using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) or Weighted Average Costing (WAC)
Accurate landed cost allocation models capturing ocean freight, import duties, customs tariffs, and drayage
Seamless integration between warehouse inventory software (Cin7, Unleashed, Dear) and cloud ledgers
Periodic Net Realizable Value (NRV) testing and obsolete stock reserve write-down calculations
Supply chain warehouse logistics manager executing inventory stock valuation and COGS reconciliation
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Costing Accuracy
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Unexpected Stock Write-Downs
IAS 2
Strict International Compliance

ACCA & CPA Qualified Stewardship

Lead Partner Keshav Verma Review

All work is executed by certified chartered accountants and undergoes a mandatory four-eye peer review under the personal supervision of Keshav Verma. We ensure total compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and international statutory authorities.

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Risk Mitigation

The Real Cost of Substandard Financial Execution

What happens when fast-growing businesses attempt to navigate complex accounting without certified oversight.

Distorted Gross Margins from Expensed Freight

Treating international freight and customs duties as general overhead rather than landed inventory costs artificially inflates gross margins and misleads pricing strategy.

Sub-Ledger to General Ledger Discrepancies

Allowing warehouse management software inventory counts to drift away from the balance sheet asset value triggers massive year-end write-downs.

Phantom Stock on the Balance Sheet

Carrying damaged, slow-moving, or obsolete stock at original purchase cost violates IAS 2 and leaves your business vulnerable to review reclassifications.

Institutional Contrast

Before vs. After Engaging Mantorius

Compare standard in-house accounting chaos against the structured precision of our ACCA & CPA practice.

Without Mantorius

Standard Traps
Stock purchases expensed immediately as COGS, creating artificial losses in inventory purchasing months
Freight and customs bills dumped into generic OPEX rather than capitalized into inventory unit costs
Warehouse inventory counts disconnected from the general ledger, causing mystery variances
Obsolete stock carried at historical cost, falsely inflating balance sheet assets
No understanding of true SKU-level gross margin profitability across sales channels

With Mantorius Practice

Certified Standards
Strict perpetual inventory accounting with purchases capitalized and expensed only upon sale
Automated landed cost calculation allocating freight, insurance, and tariffs across individual SKUs
Bi-weekly reconciliation tying warehouse quantities directly to balance sheet general ledger values
Statutory Net Realizable Value (NRV) assessments with documented, tax-deductible reserve schedules
Granular SKU-level gross margin transparency showing true product profitability
Our Methodology

Our Proven 4-Stage Execution Framework

How our chartered accounting practice guarantees mathematical precision, operational speed, and strategic clarity.

01 • Inception

Phase 1: Discovery & Financial Diagnostics

We analyze your product catalog, evaluate your supply chain lead times, inspect historical purchase orders, and identify inventory valuation gaps.

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02 • Architecture

Phase 2: Architecture & Setup

We configure your costing methodology (FIFO or WAC), establish landed cost allocation rules, and map inventory nominal accounts.

03 • Execution

Phase 3: Live Operation & Reconciliation

We link inventory management systems (Cin7, Dear, Unleashed) to your cloud accounting ledger, reconciling stock movements.

04 • Governance

Phase 4: Strategic Advisory & Review

Keshav Verma conducts quarterly stock reviews, performs lower-of-cost-or-NRV write-downs, and presents SKU profitability insights.

Transparent Deliverables

What You Receive Every Single Cycle

Clear, tangible financial assets delivered on strict timelines. Zero ambiguity, zero surprises.

Statutory Stock Valuation Dossier

Statutory Compliance

Statutory-compliant inventory valuation report compiled strictly under IAS 2 (IFRS) and ASC 330 (US GAAP).

Landed Cost Allocation Model

Cost Accuracy

Automated system allocating inbound shipping, port handling, tariffs, and customs duties into unit asset costs.

COGS & Inventory Reconciliation Schedule

Monthly Governance

Monthly tie-out verifying that balance sheet inventory plus purchases minus COGS equals ending physical inventory.

SKU-Level Profitability & Margin Matrix

Commercial Strategy

Granular breakdown of true gross profit margins per product line after all direct landed costs.

Net Realizable Value (NRV) Write-Down Dossier

Tax Optimization

Formal impairment test identifying slow-moving or damaged stock with justified tax-deductible provision entries.

Warehouse Integration & Inventory SOP

Internal Controls

Standard Operating Procedure documenting how warehouse stock receipts, assemblies, and write-offs flow into accounts.

Software & Tools We Master

We work natively within the world's premier cloud financial ecosystems, ensuring seamless interoperability with your existing software stack.

Cin7 Core (DEAR Inventory)
Cin7 Omni
Unleashed Software
Katana Cloud Manufacturing
QuickBooks Online Inventory
Xero Inventory
Governing Bodies & Authoritative Standards
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Take the Friction Out of Your Finances

Connect directly with Managing Partner Keshav Verma. Whether you need immediate forensic clean-up, ongoing full-cycle accounting, or institutional board reporting, we deliver results with ACCA & CPA certified precision.

Keshav Verma
Managing Partner & Lead Consultant
AI-Driven Financial Analysis & Custom Software
Mon - Fri: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM GMT
Serving UK, US, India & Global Clients
Integrated Financial Stack

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Full-Cycle Bookkeeping

Reconcile daily vendor purchase orders and supplier bills with your inventory sub-ledger.

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Statutory Financial Statements

Ensure balance sheet inventory values and P&L Cost of Goods Sold are reported accurately in annual accounts.

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Period-End Financial Closure

Lock monthly inventory valuation entries and post closing stock adjustments within 5 business days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Our Inventory Accounting, COGS & Stock Valuation Services

Detailed technical answers to the most common questions asked by founders, CFOs, and partners.

Under International Financial Reporting Standards (IAS 2), both FIFO and Weighted Average Costing (WAC) are accepted, whereas LIFO (Last-In, First-Out) is explicitly prohibited. For businesses with perishable goods or rapidly changing technology prices, FIFO generally provides the most accurate balance sheet asset valuation. For high-volume identical parts, Weighted Average provides operational simplicity. We evaluate your product cycle to recommend the optimal standard.
Landed cost encompasses all direct expenditures required to bring inventory to its present location and condition ready for sale. This includes purchase price, international freight, customs clearance, import tariffs, port handling charges, in-transit insurance, and repackaging. Selling expenses and general storage warehouse costs cannot be capitalized and must be expensed as OPEX.
We establish a bi-weekly reconciliation protocol. We compare the ending stock valuation summary from your inventory management software against the Balance Sheet inventory nominal account in your general ledger. Any variance caused by inventory in transit, un-invoiced receipts, or unrecorded adjustments is tracked, investigated, and posted as an adjusting journal.
Under IAS 2 and GAAP, inventory must be valued at the lower of cost and Net Realizable Value (estimated selling price minus completion and selling costs). If market demand drops or stock becomes obsolete, carrying it at original purchase cost overstates company assets. We calculate defensible NRV write-down provisions that protect your balance sheet and secure legal tax deductions.
All cost accounting frameworks, landed cost engines, and statutory stock dossiers are reviewed and certified by Senior Partner Keshav Verma alongside our ACCA and CPA accredited controllers.

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