Stock audit, also known as inventory audit or physical verification of stock, is a process of verifying and validating the quantity, quality, and valuation of the inventory or stock held by a business entity. This audit ensures that the physical stock matches the stock records maintained by the organization’s accounting system.

• Retailers
• Wholesalers and Distributors
• Manufacturers
• Logistics and Warehousing Companies
• Food and Beverage Industry
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• E-commerce Businesses
• Financial Institutions

• Complete Stock Audit
• Partial Stock Audit
• Cycle Count Audit
• Perpetual Inventory Audit
• Compliance Audit
• Financial Audit
• Operational Audit
• Special Audit

The "Documents Required" section in your input text actually lists benefits. Assuming you want the actual benefits listed here based on your prompt structure, they are:

• Accuracy of Inventory Records
• Detection of Discrepancies
• Prevention of Fraud and Theft
• Optimization of Inventory Management
• Compliance with Regulatory Requirements
• Enhanced Decision-Making
• Improved Customer Service
• Risk Mitigation
• Enhanced Stakeholder Confidence

• Accuracy of Inventory Records
• Detection of Discrepancies
• Prevention of Fraud and Theft
• Optimization of Inventory Management
• Compliance with Regulatory Requirements
• Enhanced Decision-Making
• Improved Customer Service
• Risk Mitigation
• Enhanced Stakeholder Confidence

1. Pre-Audit Preparation
2. Risk Assessment
3. Fieldwork and Testing
4. Data Analysis and Evaluation
5. Reporting and Communication
6. Follow-Up and Monitoring