Answer:
Taking a physical count of inventory :
d.should be done near year-end.
Explanation:
Taking physical inventory is necessary for any business because it allows taking pertinent actions to start the next year, also for tracking the inventory as every item should be counted. It helps to know what happens with every article, for example, if there are any losses (damaged goods, stolen or miscounted).
It is helpful to detect items that are about to expire or become obsolete so the company can sell them, and don’t lose money, by using a marketing strategy and then renew/supply the store.