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Physical Inventory

Physical inventory refers to the actual counting of goods in stock at a specific time, typically at period-end. It verifies book records, identifies shrinkage or errors, and ensures inventory valuation accuracy. Even businesses using perpetual systems perform physical counts periodically to detect theft, damage, or misstatements.

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