Inventories of Retail Trade Enterprises of Consumer Cooperative Society: Economic Essence and Classification

Inventories are the most important part of the company's assets and hold a special place in the composition of assets. Therefore, the rights for recognition, classification and recording are very important. Aims and objectives: Thus, the aim of this work is to study the scientific approach to the interpretation of the concept of "inventory" and their classification, as well as to distinguish the own approach to determining the nature of this category, and develop the author's classification of the purposes of accounting and management. The essence of inventory, as the main component of the current assets based on analysis of domestic and foreign literature, is study. Their nature is specified and the most important characteristics of this category are highlighted. Current approaches to classification criteria, which distinguish between inventory are summarized. The detailed classification of inventory in retail enterprises allowing to optimize the organization of accounting and control, and the need for effective management are proposed. An important factor of successful operation of consumer retail cooperative enterprises is efficiency of inventory, as an integral component of continuous trading processes is established. The new classification of inventory will help to create the right conditions for the construction of their accounting and control in an enterprise's departments.