Bookstore Inventory Shrinkage Audit Checklist
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Initial Verification
Confirm system inventory matches physical count of key categories.
Beginning Inventory Count (System)
Beginning Inventory Count (Physical)
Category 1: Fiction - System Count Matches?
Category 2: Non-Fiction - System Count Matches?
Total Discrepancies (Value)
Date of Initial Verification
High-Value Item Security
Assess security measures for high-value books, collectibles, and media.
Display Case Present?
Security Alarm on Display Case?
Number of Keys/Access Codes for High-Value Area
Visible Security Cameras?
Describe Security Camera Coverage
Inventory Count Verified?
Point of Sale (POS) Review
Analyze POS data for discrepancies and potential theft patterns.
Total Transactions Reviewed
Number of Voided Transactions
Number of Discounted Items (total value)
Average Discount Amount per Transaction
POS System Version
Summary of POS System Errors Logged
Date of Last POS System Audit
Employee Training Status (POS)
Employee Practices
Evaluate employee procedures related to inventory handling and checkout.
Describe employee training on inventory handling procedures.
Are employee bag checks conducted?
Number of employees directly involved in inventory handling.
Date of last inventory training for staff.
Which inventory handling practices are enforced?
Are employee interactions with customers monitored?
Physical Security
Inspect doors, windows, and other entry points for vulnerabilities.
Front Entrance Door Lock Condition
Number of Broken Windows
Alarm System Status
Last Security System Maintenance Date
Rear Door Security Assessment
Photographic Evidence of Security Issues
Receiving Area Audit
Review receiving logs and inspect storage areas for discrepancies.
Receiving Date
Quantity Received
Condition of Shipment
Description of Damage (if any)
Packing Slip Included?
BOL/Freight Document Included?
BOL/Freight Document Number
Notes on Receiving
Returns Process Review
Examine the returns process for potential vulnerabilities and discrepancies.
Describe the current returns process flow (step-by-step).
Average number of returns processed daily/weekly.
Who is authorized to process returns?
Date of last returns process review.
Which documentation is required for a return?
Describe any discrepancies noticed during return processing.
Damage and Obsolescence
Assess condition of inventory, identify damaged or obsolete items.
Quantity of Damaged Books
Description of Damage (e.g., water damage, torn cover)
Quantity of Obsolete Books/Media
Reason for Obsolescence
Notes on Disposal Method (e.g., donation, recycling)
Date of Damage/Obsolescence Identification
Inventory Reconciliation
Compare physical inventory count to system records and identify adjustments needed.
Physical Count - Total Books
System Inventory - Total Books
Difference (Physical - System)
Explanation for Significant Discrepancies (if any)
Variance within acceptable threshold?
Notes on Adjustment Process
Date of Reconciliation
Reconciliation Status
Corrective Actions & Follow-up
Document findings and outline corrective actions to prevent future shrinkage. Schedule follow-up checks.
Summary of Findings (Briefly describe key areas of concern)
Detailed Corrective Action Plan (Outline specific steps to address findings)
Estimated Cost of Corrective Actions
Date for Implementation of Corrective Actions
Departments Responsible for Actions
Follow-up Audit Date
Audit Result (Overall Assessment)
Auditor Signature
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