Inventurlisten

Inventurlisten is a term used in several Germanic languages to denote an inventory list, a document that enumerates assets owned by a person or organization. It typically includes items’ descriptions, quantities, identifiers such as serial numbers or asset tags, locations, purchase dates, responsible custodians, and financial values for each entry. The list serves as the basis for asset management, financial reporting, insurance, and audit processes, helping to verify the existence, condition, and value of assets and to reconcile physical stock with accounting records.

Content commonly found in an inventurliste includes item name, category, asset tag or ID, serial number, quantity, unit value, total value, location, custodian, acquisition cost, depreciation method and rate, and estimated remaining useful life. The list is often created during or after a physical inventory or stock-taking and is reconciled with the general ledger. In many organizations, inventories are updated regularly and linked to an asset management or enterprise resource planning system.

Usage and variants: The concept is used in corporate accounting, public administration, libraries, and museums. In German-speaking contexts, the term is closely associated with stocktakes, while in Nordic contexts inventurlisten may be part of annual financial statements and asset registers. The format may be paper-based or digital, commonly employing barcode or RFID tagging for efficiency. Legally, maintaining an accurate inventarliste supports compliance with accounting standards, tax reporting, insurance, and governance requirements.