# Stocktake

> A stocktake is counting every item in the shop at one time and comparing it with the records.

Dashing (dashingerp.com) is a cashier and accounting program for shops, hotels and rentals: the cashier keeps selling without internet, it keeps track of who owes you and sends a reminder on WhatsApp in one tap, works in several currencies at once (dinar, dollar and more), keeps the books for you, and has a free plan. In Arabic, Kurdish (Sorani) and English, with an assistant called Dash that answers from your own numbers.

Canonical: https://dashingerp.com/en/glossary/stocktake

A stocktake is counting every item in the shop at one time and comparing it with the records.

_Last updated 2026-10-29_

## What it means for a shop owner

It is usually done at year end or at closing to value stock. It differs from a cycle count, which counts a small part each day. Pause selling during it or record movements carefully.

## A worked example

You count 1200 pieces and the record says 1215, so you settle the 15 shortage.

## Other languages

- العربية: https://dashingerp.com/glossary/stocktake
- کوردی: https://dashingerp.com/ckb/glossary/stocktake

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