Inventory Reserve

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Definition of 'Inventory Reserve'

An accounting entry that represents a deduction from earnings for the purpose of fairly and reasonably representing the value of inventoried assets on a balance sheet. The inventory reserve is used to make up for the fact that all inventory will not be sold at the cost to the firm.
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Investopedia explains 'Inventory Reserve'

An inventory reserve is a contra account on a balance sheet, and an important part of inventory accounting in GAAP.
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