Development of methodological basics of internal control of stocks at the agricultural enterprise

Abstract

Stocks are one of the key factors that ensure consistency and continuity of reproduction. In this regard, internal control of stocks is an essential element of enterprise management of the enterprise. The aim of the article is to improve the methodological support of internal control of stocks. The article establishes the peculiarities of internal control of availability and safety of stocks in the conditions of development of digital economy. In order to improve control procedures, working documents of internal control of availability and safety of Stocks were developed. In the course of the study, the main stages of internal control over the flow and efficiency of the use of Stocks have been considered. In order to comply with the principles of rationality, priority and consistency in the conduct of internal control, it was proposed to use a working document of internal control «Program for internal control of the movement and efficiency of Stock use». To verify the correctness of the assessment of Stocks during their receipt, procurement, purchase it is proposed to use a working document of internal control «Checking the correctness of the estimate of reserves when they arrive”. This document allows you to identify errors in the evaluation of Stocks, the formation of their actual cost, which affects the cost of production and the final financial result. To increase informativeness and sufficiency of working documents at the analysis of movement of stocks we recommend to use working documents of the internal control containing planned (standard) indicators, similar data of the last periods, indicators on an accrual basis since the beginning of the controlled period. Comparing the controlled indicators with planned values it is possible to estimate their fulfillment and to find out the reasons of discrepancies that can appear as a result of thefts, abuses and violations.