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Aluminium Manufacturing Case Study: How an Aluminium Manufacturer Restored Financial Clarity After System Integration | IPR Accounting
Client: RA — Aluminium Manufacturer
Industry: Aluminium Manufacturing
Systems: Xero | Cin7 Core | BDO Collaboration| Zoho Accounting software
Summary
This case study shows how an aluminium manufacturer experienced financial confusion after a system integration, resulting in unreliable reporting and reduced visibility.
By reviewing post-integration processes and establishing structured accounting and reporting controls, the business restored financial clarity and confidence.
This allowed management to rely on accurate numbers, stabilise reporting, and make informed operational decisions.
📊 Key Results
Stabilised post-integration financial reporting
Improved accuracy across financial data
Restored management confidence in numbers
Clearer visibility for operational decisions
The Challenge
A faulty system conversion caused trial balance errors, incorrect GST coding, and inaccurate product margins. Landing costs were missing, BAS/GST reporting was unreliable, and inventory values lacked integrity.
Our Solution
We partnered with external advisors to:
Correct historical trial balances
Rebuild GST and account mappings in Cin7 Core
Recover overpaid GST via ATO refund
Train internal staff on customs invoices and landing costs
Introduce monthly inventory control and reconciliation checklists
Partnered with BDO to correct FY23–FY24 trial balances, reconciled asset registers, fixed GST mappings, and implemented monthly Xero × Cin7 Core financial controls.
The Result
RA now operates with clean, accurate financial and inventory data
Timely reporting and consistent stock valuation
Clear visibility into product profitability
enabling confident reporting, improved margin accuracy, and reliable compliance across Xero and Cin7 Core.
Identified $6,000+ GST overpayment (recovered from ATO)
Manufacturing accounting, Cin7 Core consultant, Xero GST cleanup, inventory reconciliation
