initial inventory
[ɪˈnɪʃəl ˈɪnvəntɔːri]
nounpl: initial inventories
inventário inicial
1. The stock of goods or materials on hand at the beginning of an accounting period or business operation
The initial inventory for the store was valued at $50,000 when it first opened.
O inventário inicial da loja foi avaliado em $50.000 quando abriu pela primeira vez.
2. The opening balance of merchandise or supplies recorded at the start of a fiscal year or accounting cycle
We must calculate the initial inventory before we can determine the cost of goods sold.
Devemos calcular o inventário inicial antes de determinar o custo dos produtos vendidos.
3. In manufacturing, the raw materials and work-in-progress items available at the beginning of a production period
The factory's initial inventory of raw materials was insufficient for the month's production.
O inventário inicial de matérias-primas da fábrica foi insuficiente para a produção do mês.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'initial inventory' is a critical accounting term used in financial statements and cost analysis. Brazilian companies follow strict regulations from the CFC (Conselho Federal de Contabilidade) regarding inventory valuation methods, making this term particularly important in compliance and auditing. The term is formal and technical, primarily used in accounting, retail, and manufacturing sectors.
Related Idioms & Phrases
take initial inventory - fazer o inventário inicial
initial inventory count - contagem do inventário inicial
based on initial inventory - com base no inventário inicial
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