In general, creating an item in SimpanKira can become either a product or a service. There are two important sections in creating the Item.

  • I purchase this item
  • I sell this item


Go to Inventory > Item > New Item

You need to enter all relevant information at Item information

  • Item Code (required)
  • Item Name (required)
  • Quantity in Hand - only if you tick the box at 'I track this item for Inventory'
  • I track this item for inventory - make this an inventory item

  • I purchase this item - tick the checkbox if you purchase this item from suppliers
  • Unit Price - indicate the buying price
  • Unit of Measure - select the appropriate unit of measurement for the item
  • Purchase account - select the appropriate account for this purchase
  • Purchases tax rate - select the appropriate tax rate for this purchase
  • Purchase Description - brief description about the item for your supplier


  • I sell this item - ticket the checkbox if you sell this item to customers
  • Unit Price - indicate the selling price
  • Sales Account - select the appropriate unit of measurement for the item
  • Sales tax rate - select the appropriate tax rate for this sales
  • Sales description - brief description about the item for your customer


Once you finish entering all the information in the fields, click Save.