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✅ CushionsERP Accounting and Inventory Overview
CushionsERP can handle simple accounting (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Inventory Valuation). Some features may require setup or extra modules for optimal results.
✅ 1. Profit & Loss Statement (P&L)
CushionsERP can generate a basic P&L report if you activate the experimental Accounting module:
Path: Home > Setup > Modules > Accounting
It pulls from:
- Sales invoices
- Purchase invoices
- Other income/expense entries (e.g., manual journals)
You’ll see:
- Revenue (from invoices)
- Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
- Expenses
- Net profit/loss
📌 Tip: Make sure to link your products/services and expense categories to the correct accounts in the Chart of Accounts (CoA).
✅ 2. Balance Sheet
Also available via the Accounting module, showing:
- Assets: Cash, inventory, receivables
- Liabilities: Payables, loans, VAT dues
- Equity: Retained earnings, capital
⚠️ Note: The default Balance Sheet is basic and may require:
- Custom CoA
- Optional reports module for audit-grade reports
📦 Consider the “Accountancy Expert” module from Dolistore for better compliance and detail (especially for EU-based businesses).
✅ 3. Inventory Valuation
CushionsERP manages inventory with real-time stock valuation:
Valuation Methods:
- Average Weighted Price (AWP) (default)
- Standard Cost (manual)
- FIFO/LIFO (requires Dolistore modules)
You get:
- Real-time stock value per product
- Inventory movement reports
- Exportable valuation snapshot at any date
📌 Tip: Enable the Stock Module and Products/Services Module. Define cost price per product to correctly calculate COGS.
🧩 Summary of What to Enable
| Feature | Module to Enable | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Invoicing | Billing/Invoice Module | Core |
| Accounting | Experimental Accounting Module | Basic, expandable |
| Products & Inventory | Products/Services + Stock | Core |
| P&L / Balance Sheet | Accounting or Dolistore Module | Custom CoA improves accuracy |
| Inventory Valuation | Stock Module | Requires product cost setup |
🔧 Optional Add-ons You Might Consider
- Accounting Expert (paid) — adds detailed reports
- Advanced Reporting — for improved financial visibility
- Inventory Movement Valuation — supports FIFO/LIFO, warehouse-level costing
🟢 Final Verdict for Your Case
Since your needs are simple and common for a small business, CushionsERP should work well with:
- Proper Chart of Accounts setup
- Accurate product/service cost tracking
- Periodic review of reports and data exports
