Are you tracking your inventory and COGS correctly in your boutique bookkeeping? If you’ve been expensing your inventory when you buy it, your profit and loss report is NOT giving you an accurate picture of your business. In this episode, we’re breaking down the difference between inventory and cost of goods sold, why it matters for your boutique finances, and exactly what to do if you’ve been doing it wrong.

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Prefer to learn while you read? Check out the blog post for this episode:

www.findingfreedomfinancial.com/inventory-vs-cost-of-goods-sold

Related Episodes & Resources Mentioned:

• Understanding the Income Statement for Your Boutique: www.findingfreedomfinancial.com/income-statement
• How to Read & Understand the Balance Sheet for Your Boutique: www.findingfreedomfinancial.com/balance-sheet-101