Tally accounting software is a powerful tool that businesses can use to manage their inventory and stock. In this blog, we will provide a step-by-step guide to using Tally for managing inventory and stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Set Up Inventory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you can manage your inventory and stock, you need to set up inventory in Tally. To do this, click on “Gateway of Tally” and select “Inventory Info”. Select “Stock Groups” and “Stock Items” to create and manage your inventory. Set up your inventory by creating stock groups, units of measure, and stock items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 2: Create Purchase Vouchers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A purchase voucher is a document that records a purchase transaction. To create a purchase voucher in Tally, click on “Gateway of Tally” and select “Accounting Vouchers”. Select “Purchase Voucher” and enter the details of the purchase transaction, such as the vendor’s name, item details, quantity, and rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 3: Create Sales Vouchers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A sales voucher is a document that records a sale transaction. To create a sales voucher in Tally, click on “Gateway of Tally” and select “Accounting Vouchers”. Select “Sales Voucher” and enter the details of the sale transaction, such as the customer’s name, item details, quantity, and rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 4: View Stock Summary Report<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Stock Summary report in Tally displays the current stock position of your inventory items. To view the Stock Summary report, click on “Gateway of Tally” and select “Display”. Select “Inventory Books” and “Stock Summary”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 5: Use Stock Journal Vouchers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A stock journal voucher is a document used to transfer stock from one location to another or to adjust the stock levels. To create a stock journal voucher in Tally, click on “Gateway of Tally” and select “Inventory Vouchers”. Select “Stock Journal Voucher” and enter the details of the stock transaction, such as the source and destination location and the item details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 6: Use Batch-Wise Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If your inventory items have batch-wise details, you can use this feature in Tally to manage the batches. To use batch-wise details in Tally, click on “Gateway of Tally” and select “Inventory Info”. Select “Batch-Wise Details” and “Batch-Wise Alterations”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 7: Use Reorder Level<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Reorder level is the minimum stock level at which you need to place a new order for a particular inventory item. To use the reorder level feature in Tally, click on “Gateway of Tally” and select “Inventory Info”. Select “Stock Items” and “Alter”. Enter the reorder level for each inventory item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 8: Use Stock Valuation Methods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tally offers various stock valuation methods, including First In First Out (FIFO), Last In First Out (LIFO), Average Cost, and more. To use stock valuation methods in Tally, click on “Gateway of Tally” and select “Inventory Info”. Select “Stock Items” and “Alter”. Choose the desired valuation method for each inventory item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 9: Use Stock Transfers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have multiple locations or branches, you can use the stock transfer feature in Tally to transfer stock between locations. To use the stock transfer feature in Tally, click on “Gateway of Tally” and select “Inventory Vouchers”. Select “Stock Transfer Voucher” and enter the details of the stock transfer, such as the source and destination locations and the item details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n