Editing How to Adjust Inventory in QuickBooks (section)

== Steps to Adjust Inventory in QuickBooks ==

=== Step 1: Access the Inventory Adjustment Feature ===

For QuickBooks Desktop:
1. Go to "Vendors" in the top menu
2. Select "Inventory Activities"
3. Choose "Adjust Quantity/Value on Hand"[11]

For QuickBooks Online:
1. Click the "+ New" button
2. Select "Inventory qty adjustment"[20]

=== Step 2: Set Adjustment Details ===

1. Select the "Adjustment Type" (Quantity, Total Value, or both)
2. Enter the "Adjustment Date"
3. Choose the appropriate "Adjustment Account"
4. Enter a "Reference Number" (optional)
5. Add a "Memo" explaining the reason for adjustment1<ref name="ref11">11</ref>

=== Step 3: Adjust Inventory Items ===

1. Select the item(s) to adjust from the "Item" column
2. For quantity adjustments:
   - Enter the new quantity in "New Quantity" OR
   - Enter the difference in "Quantity Difference" (use negative numbers for decreases)
3. For value adjustments, enter the new value in "New Value"1<ref name="ref11">11</ref>

=== Step 4: Save the Adjustment ===

Click "Save and Close" to finalize the adjustment[1]