A comprehensive fixed asset verification checklist is an essential tool for auditors, asset managers, and finance professionals conducting physical asset audits. This systematic approach ensures nothing is overlooked during the verification process, supporting accurate fixed asset accounting, compliance with standards like ASC 360 and SOX requirements, and effective asset management.
Use this checklist to ensure your verification program is thorough, consistent, and compliant with accounting standards and internal control requirements. Whether you're conducting your first verification or refining existing processes, this checklist will help you achieve accurate, audit-ready results.
Pre-Verification Planning Checklist
Scope Definition
Team Assembly and Training
Data Preparation
Technology and Equipment
Stakeholder Communication
Field Verification Execution Checklist
Daily Preparation
Asset Identification and Scanning
Data Capture and Documentation
Exception Handling
Daily Closeout
Reconciliation and Resolution Checklist
Data Reconciliation
Discrepancy Investigation
Asset Register Updates
Reporting and Documentation Checklist
Post-Verification and Continuous Improvement Checklist
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Managing Director, Abu Dhabi | CPCON Group
Majed Bafaqih leads CPCON Group's Middle East operations, bringing over 20 years of experience in asset management and verification services. He has developed standardized verification methodologies used across CPCON's global operations and has personally overseen verification projects for government entities, energy companies, and multinational corporations throughout the Gulf region. Majed specializes in helping organizations establish efficient, compliant verification programs that deliver measurable improvements in asset data accuracy and financial reporting quality.