{"id":4357,"date":"2025-12-30T03:08:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T10:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/?p=4357"},"modified":"2025-12-30T03:08:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T10:08:07","slug":"kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/","title":{"rendered":"Manufacturing industry auditing: An effective solution for cost and pricing control."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing audits are independent examinations aimed at assessing the accuracy and fairness of financial statements. This process focuses particularly on complex items such as production costs and inventory. In the context of Vietnam becoming the world&#039;s &quot;factory,&quot; transparency in financial data is key for businesses to attract sustainable investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thuvienphapluat.vn\/van-ban\/Ke-toan-Kiem-toan\/Luat-67-2011-QH12-kiem-toan-doc-lap-122184.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent Auditing Law 2011<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDI enterprises and listed companies in the manufacturing sector are required to conduct annual audits. This helps managers identify loopholes in the internal control system and prevent fraudulent cost allocation. As evidence from tax audits, cost errors often account for 40% of the amount of tax arrears collected from manufacturing companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Xac_dinh_gia_thanh_san_pham_chinh_xac\" >Determine the exact cost of the product.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Kiem_soat_va_danh_gia_hang_ton_kho\" >Inventory control and evaluation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Khung_phap_ly_va_chuan_muc_ap_dung_trong_kiem_toan_nganh_san_xuat\" >Legal framework and standards applicable to auditing in the manufacturing industry.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Quy_trinh_kiem_toan_nganh_san_xuat_chi_tiet\" >Detailed audit procedures for the manufacturing industry.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Giai_doan_lap_ke_hoach_va_danh_gia_rui_ro\" >Planning and risk assessment phase<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Thu_nghiem_kiem_soat_Test_of_Controls\" >Test of Controls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Thu_nghiem_co_ban_Substantive_Procedures\" >Substantive Procedures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Kiem_toan_chi_phi_san_xuat_va_gia_thanh_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CTrai_tim%E2%80%9D_cua_kiem_toan_nganh_san_xuat\" >Cost and pricing audits \u2013 the \u201cheart\u201d of manufacturing audits.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Kiem_toan_chi_phi_nguyen_vat_lieu_truc_tiep_NVLTT\" >Auditing of direct material costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Kiem_toan_chi_phi_nhan_cong_truc_tiep\" >Auditing direct labor costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Kiem_toan_chi_phi_san_xuat_chung_va_san_pham_do_dang\" >Auditing of manufacturing overhead and work-in-process costs.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Nhung_rui_ro_thuong_gap_trong_kiem_toan_nganh_san_xuat_va_giai_phap\" >Common risks in manufacturing industry audits and solutions.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Ket_luan\" >Conclude<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Thong_tin_lien_he_dich_vu_tai_MAN_%E2%80%93_Master_Accountant_Network\" >Service contact information at MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Cac_cau_hoi_thuong_gap_ve_kiem_toan_nganh_san_xuat\" >Frequently Asked Questions about Auditing in the Manufacturing Industry<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Doanh_nghiep_san_xuat_nho_co_bat_buoc_kiem_toan_khong\" >Are small manufacturing businesses required to undergo audits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Thoi_diem_nao_thich_hop_de_bat_dau_chuan_bi_kiem_toan\" >When is the appropriate time to begin preparing for an audit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Chi_phi_kiem_toan_nganh_san_xuat_duoc_tinh_ra_sao\" >How are audit costs calculated for the manufacturing industry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Kiem_toan_nganh_san_xuat_co_kiem_tra_chi_tiet_gia_thanh_san_pham_khong\" >Does an audit of the manufacturing industry involve a detailed examination of product costs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/en\/kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat\/#Doanh_nghiep_can_chuan_bi_nhung_ho_so_gi_khi_kiem_toan_nganh_san_xuat\" >What documents do businesses need to prepare when undergoing an audit in the manufacturing sector?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muc_tieu_cot_loi_cua_kiem_toan_nganh_san_xuat\"><\/span><b>The core objective of manufacturing industry audits.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before delving into the technical details, we need to clearly define the ultimate goal of auditing the manufacturing industry. Unlike commerce, the manufacturing industry has a closed cycle from raw material procurement to the formation of finished products.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4359\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4359\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4359\" src=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Muc-tieu-cot-loi-cua-kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat.jpg\" alt=\"M\u1ee5c ti\u00eau c\u1ed1t l\u00f5i c\u1ee7a ki\u1ec3m to\u00e1n ng\u00e0nh s\u1ea3n xu\u1ea5t\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Muc-tieu-cot-loi-cua-kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Muc-tieu-cot-loi-cua-kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Muc-tieu-cot-loi-cua-kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Muc-tieu-cot-loi-cua-kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Muc-tieu-cot-loi-cua-kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4359\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The core objective of manufacturing industry audits.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Xac_dinh_gia_thanh_san_pham_chinh_xac\"><\/span><b>Determine the exact cost of the product.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary objective of manufacturing audits is to examine the reasonableness of cost aggregation. Auditors will compare technical standards with actual costs incurred to detect any irregularities in consumption. The allocation of labor and manufacturing overhead costs is also assessed. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thuvienphapluat.vn\/van-ban\/Doanh-nghiep\/Thong-tu-200-2014-TT-BTC-huong-dan-Che-do-ke-toan-Doanh-nghiep-263599.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It needs to be done consistently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kiem_soat_va_danh_gia_hang_ton_kho\"><\/span><b>Inventory control and evaluation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inventory typically accounts for the largest proportion of a manufacturing business&#039;s total assets. Manufacturing audits focus on verifying the existence of raw materials and work-in-progress through physical inventory checks. Additionally, assessing provisions for bad debts according to VAS 02 is crucial to ensure assets are not overvalued.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Khung_phap_ly_va_chuan_muc_ap_dung_trong_kiem_toan_nganh_san_xuat\"><\/span><b>Legal framework and standards applicable to auditing in the manufacturing industry.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure quality, manufacturing audits must be based on a rigorous system of legal regulations. Compliance helps businesses avoid legal risks and discrepancies in material data.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"12\">\n<caption><b>Summary of the legal framework and standards applicable to auditing in the manufacturing industry.<\/b><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Legal documents<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Content adjustments<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Notes for manufacturing businesses<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent Auditing Law 2011<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General regulations on auditing activities<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entities that are required to be audited<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circular 200\/2014\/TT-BTC<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business accounting system<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructions for accounting for expenses (621, 622, 627)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VSA system (VSA 315, 330, 500)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnamese Auditing Standards<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk evidence gathering process<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting Standard VAS 02<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inventory<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methods for calculating inventory cost and provisions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding these regulations helps auditors form accurate opinions on compliance. If a business does not apply the correct pricing method, such as FIFO, the audit results for the manufacturing industry will inaccurately reflect profitability. This can lead to serious consequences when settling taxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quy_trinh_kiem_toan_nganh_san_xuat_chi_tiet\"><\/span><b>Detailed audit procedures for the manufacturing industry.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A well-structured manufacturing audit typically goes through three main phases: Planning, Execution, and Completion. Each phase plays a crucial role in forming an independent audit opinion.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4361\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4361\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4361\" src=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Quy-trinh-kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat-chi-tiet.jpg\" alt=\"Quy tr\u00ecnh ki\u1ec3m to\u00e1n ng\u00e0nh s\u1ea3n xu\u1ea5t chi ti\u1ebft\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Quy-trinh-kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat-chi-tiet.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Quy-trinh-kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat-chi-tiet-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Quy-trinh-kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat-chi-tiet-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Quy-trinh-kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat-chi-tiet-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Quy-trinh-kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat-chi-tiet-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4361\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Detailed audit procedures for the manufacturing industry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giai_doan_lap_ke_hoach_va_danh_gia_rui_ro\"><\/span><b>Planning and risk assessment phase<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this stage, auditors need to understand the specifics of the unit&#039;s production process. For example, an electronics factory will have a higher risk of product obsolescence than a food factory. Manufacturing audits require determining materiality levels for items such as Direct Material Costs (621).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thu_nghiem_kiem_soat_Test_of_Controls\"><\/span><b>Test of Controls<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auditors will examine the effectiveness of the internal control system at the factory. This includes reviewing the process for approving production orders and material requisition slips. Manufacturing audits also assess the separation of responsibilities between the warehouse and cost accounting departments to prevent fraud.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thu_nghiem_co_ban_Substantive_Procedures\"><\/span><b>Substantive Procedures<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most time-consuming stage in the manufacturing audit process. Auditors conduct a comparative analysis of the cost of goods sold\/revenue ratio across periods to identify unusual fluctuations. Detailed inspection procedures for purchase invoices and cut-offs are also performed to ensure correct recording in the appropriate period.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kiem_toan_chi_phi_san_xuat_va_gia_thanh_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CTrai_tim%E2%80%9D_cua_kiem_toan_nganh_san_xuat\"><\/span><b>Cost and pricing audits \u2013 the \u201cheart\u201d of manufacturing audits.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Production costs are a complex factor, requiring auditors to have in-depth knowledge of management accounting. Accurately assessing the components of cost helps businesses optimize profits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kiem_toan_chi_phi_nguyen_vat_lieu_truc_tiep_NVLTT\"><\/span><b>Auditing of direct material costs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audits in the manufacturing sector focus on comparing actual material consumption norms. If actual usage exceeds the norms without justification, auditors will suspect waste. According to Circular 200, costs exceeding the norms must be directly transferred to expenses in the current period instead of being included in the cost of goods sold.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kiem_toan_chi_phi_nhan_cong_truc_tiep\"><\/span><b>Auditing direct labor costs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auditors will review timesheets, wage rates, and payroll deductions for workers. A key point in manufacturing audits is identifying the correct recipients of wages. This ensures that production workers&#039; salaries are not confused with those of office management staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kiem_toan_chi_phi_san_xuat_chung_va_san_pham_do_dang\"><\/span><b>Auditing of manufacturing overhead and work-in-process costs.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General production costs (627) include depreciation, electricity, water, and auxiliary materials. Manufacturing industry audits focus on examining the allocation of these costs to each product type. The valuation of work-in-progress at the end of the period is also done thoroughly because this is an area prone to data manipulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nhung_rui_ro_thuong_gap_trong_kiem_toan_nganh_san_xuat_va_giai_phap\"><\/span><b>Common risks in manufacturing industry audits and solutions.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on experience from MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network, risks in the manufacturing industry are often very specific. Businesses need to proactively identify them in order to have timely solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4360\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4360\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4360\" src=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nhung-rui-ro-thuong-gap-trong-kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat-va-giai-phap.jpg\" alt=\"Nh\u1eefng r\u1ee7i ro th\u01b0\u1eddng g\u1eb7p trong ki\u1ec3m to\u00e1n ng\u00e0nh s\u1ea3n xu\u1ea5t v\u00e0 gi\u1ea3i ph\u00e1p\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nhung-rui-ro-thuong-gap-trong-kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat-va-giai-phap.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nhung-rui-ro-thuong-gap-trong-kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat-va-giai-phap-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nhung-rui-ro-thuong-gap-trong-kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat-va-giai-phap-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nhung-rui-ro-thuong-gap-trong-kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat-va-giai-phap-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kiemtoan.man.net.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nhung-rui-ro-thuong-gap-trong-kiem-toan-nganh-san-xuat-va-giai-phap-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Common risks in manufacturing industry audits and solutions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inventory value risk:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Businesses often forget to set aside provisions for defective or obsolete goods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Risks related to cost allocation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Using inconsistent allocation criteria across years creates artificial volatility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Risk of cost capitalization:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Confusing major repair costs with fixed asset upgrades to reduce fictitious losses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Proposed solution for businesses:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERP software is used to track production and inventory data in real time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish a process for conducting periodic quarterly inventory checks instead of focusing solely on the end of the fiscal year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilize professional manufacturing audit services to ensure maximum objectivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ket_luan\"><\/span><b>Conclude<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auditing in the manufacturing sector is not just about confirming figures, but also about providing advice to help businesses optimize their processes. Properly conducted audits give businesses confidence in the face of tax inspections. In the digital age, transparent audit reports are a crucial &quot;passport&quot; for businesses to expand internationally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your business is struggling with cost management, contact MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network. We are a leading network of experts in auditing and tax accounting services for the manufacturing industry. With a team knowledgeable in Vietnamese law, MAN is committed to helping your business comply with regulations and achieve sustainable growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thong_tin_lien_he_dich_vu_tai_MAN_%E2%80%93_Master_Accountant_Network\"><\/span><b>Service contact information at MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address: No. 19A, Street 43, Tan Thuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile\/Zalo: 0903 963 163 \u2013 0903 428 622<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email: man@man.net.vn<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content production by: Mr. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/man.net.vn\/le-hoang-tuyen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Le Hoang Tuyen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Founder &amp; CEO MAN \u2013 Master Accountant Network, Vietnamese CPA Auditor with over 30 years of experience in Accounting, Auditing and Financial Consulting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cac_cau_hoi_thuong_gap_ve_kiem_toan_nganh_san_xuat\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions about Auditing in the Manufacturing Industry<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doanh_nghiep_san_xuat_nho_co_bat_buoc_kiem_toan_khong\"><\/span>Are small manufacturing businesses required to undergo audits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhile not legally mandatory for small private businesses, a manufacturing audit is crucial documentation when applying for bank loans or demonstrating financial capacity to partners.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thoi_diem_nao_thich_hop_de_bat_dau_chuan_bi_kiem_toan\"><\/span>When is the appropriate time to begin preparing for an audit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBusinesses should start preparing in November, especially in reviewing documents and finalizing physical inventory figures.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chi_phi_kiem_toan_nganh_san_xuat_duoc_tinh_ra_sao\"><\/span>How are audit costs calculated for the manufacturing industry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tService fees are typically based on the scale of revenue and the complexity of the product costing process.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kiem_toan_nganh_san_xuat_co_kiem_tra_chi_tiet_gia_thanh_san_pham_khong\"><\/span>Does an audit of the manufacturing industry involve a detailed examination of product costs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. Auditors will review the cost calculation methods, material consumption standards, general manufacturing overheads, and cost allocation to ensure that the figures accurately reflect reality.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doanh_nghiep_can_chuan_bi_nhung_ho_so_gi_khi_kiem_toan_nganh_san_xuat\"><\/span>What documents do businesses need to prepare when undergoing an audit in the manufacturing sector?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBusinesses need to prepare detailed accounting records, cost calculation sheets, inventory records (inflow, outflow, and stock levels), inventory count reports, and sales contracts related to production activities.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n    {\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Doanh nghi\u1ec7p s\u1ea3n xu\u1ea5t nh\u1ecf c\u00f3 b\u1eaft bu\u1ed9c ki\u1ec3m to\u00e1n kh\u00f4ng?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Ph\u00e1p lu\u1eadt kh\u00f4ng b\u1eaft bu\u1ed9c doanh nghi\u1ec7p t\u01b0 nh\u00e2n nh\u1ecf. 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