 Businesses may use several different tactics to minimize the disruption caused by physical inventory.The Finance or Business Manager of the unit is responsible for ensuring
the annual physical inventory is properly performed, inventory records
reflect actual quantities on hand, inventory valuation methods are
appropriate, and adjustments are entered in the business's accounting
system on a timely basis.In addition, the Finance or Business Manager is responsible for ensuring
that segregation of duties is maintained throughout the inventory process
to promote the safeguarding of the assets, protection of employees, and
objective reporting of inventory.