Perpetual inventory controlling accounts and subsidiary ledgers are maintained for materials, work in process, and finished goods in job order costing systems.

Perpetual Inventory

An immediate inventory transaction recording method, utilizing computerized point-of-sale systems and enterprise asset management software for accounting purposes.

Subsidiary Ledgers

Detailed financial books that complement the general ledger by tracking individual accounts or categories, such as accounts payable or receivable.

Job Order Costing

An accounting method that tracks costs for each individual job or project, assigning direct materials, labor, and overhead based on each job's unique requirements.