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# Why is the item stock available in Zoho Commerce different from the stock available in Zoho Books or Zoho Inventory?

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Zoho Commerce deals with the physical stock of the item, whereas Zoho Books and Zoho Inventory deal with accounting stock.

*   Physical stock includes Shipments (for stock out) and Receives (for stock in).
*   Accounting stock includes Invoices sent (for stock out) and Bills raised (for stock in).