Accounting & Bookkeeping ยท KBLI 10200

Seafood Industry Accounting

Per-batch yield costing, cold chain inventory valuation, and multi-currency export revenue

What usually goes wrong

  • Variable Yield Costing

    Fish/shrimp processing yield varies seasonally and by catch quality โ€” per-batch costing essential.

  • Cold Storage Inventory Risk

    Frozen products susceptible to freeer burn and temperature deviations requiring appropriate provisioning.

  • Multi-Currency Export Revenue

    Exports to Japan (JPY), US (USD), Europe (EUR) with exchange rate fluctuations affecting revenue.

What we do

  1. 01

    Batch Yield Costing System

    Per-batch costing tracking input (kg raw material) vs output (kg finished product per grade).

    • Measurable batch yield
    • Accurate COGS
    • Supplier quality scoring
  2. 02

    Cold Chain Inventory Control

    Lower of cost or NRV with provision for slow-moving stock in cold storage.

    • Timely write-downs
    • Minimal losses
    • Optimal rotation
  3. 03

    Export Hedge Accounting

    Forward contract hedging policy with PSAK 55 documentation.

    • Stable rupiah revenue
    • Protected margins
    • Compliant reporting

Related regulations

  • PSAK 14

    Inventories

    Frozen and canned seafood inventory valuation using FIFO and lower of cost or NRV

  • PSAK 72

    Revenue

    Export seafood revenue with various incoterms (FOB, CIF, CNF)

  • PSAK 55

    Financial Instruments

    Foreign exchange forward contracts for seafood export hedging

If the tax office starts asking questions

The team that keeps your books and files your taxes also stays with you through an SP2DK, an audit, an objection and an appeal.

How we handle tax disputes

Frequently Asked Questions

How is seafood yield costing calculated?

Yield = output (kg finished product per grade) / input (kg raw material). Example: 1 ton raw shrimp yields 600 kg frozen headless shrimp (60% yield). Raw material cost allocated to finished products based on respective grade yields. By-products (shells, heads) credited as cost reduction if sold.

How is FOB export revenue recognized?

Revenue recognized when goods loaded onto vessel at Indonesian port (Bill of Lading date). Recorded in contract currency (USD/JPY/EUR) at BI middle rate on recognition date. Receivables revalued at each reporting period at BI closing rate. Exchange differences recognized in current period P&L.

How do accounting services improve operating cost efficiency?

Accurate, timely financial reports help you spot cost leakage, monitor margins by product or service, and make data-based decisions.

Can financial reports be accessed in real time?

Yes. We use cloud accounting systems so you can monitor cash flow, profit and loss, and business performance from anywhere.

How do you ensure reports are ready for external audits or banks?

Reports are prepared with clear documentation and traceable transaction data.

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