Articles & guides

Cycle count vs wall-to-wall inventory comparison for power plants. When to use each method and accuracy trade-offs.

MRO inventory management guide for power plants and nuclear facilities. Optimization strategies and storeroom best practices.

MRO inventory optimization strategies that reduce carrying costs by 15-30% at power plants. Eliminate obsolete stock and right-size reorder points.

Nuclear plant maintenance and MRO inventory compliance. NRC and INPO requirements for spare parts and safety-related components.

Outage planning and MRO inventory readiness for power plants. Pre-outage staging, counting, and post-outage reconciliation.

Spare parts inventory management for power plants and nuclear sites. Critical spares, stocking strategies, and outage readiness.

Wall-to-wall inventory count guide for power plants. Freeze vs no-freeze methods, MRO spare parts counting, and compliance tips.

What is MRO inventory? Complete guide for power plant managers covering MRO products, procurement, and inventory fundamentals.

Complete guide to GASB 87 and IFRS 16 lease accounting compliance for fixed assets in 2026. Covers recognition, measurement, disclosure requirements, and practical implementation strategies for both public and private sector organizations.

In-depth analysis of PCAOB inspection deficiencies related to fixed asset audits. Covers existence testing, impairment evaluation, depreciation, ASC 360 compliance, and practical remediation strategies.

See when component depreciation begins under IAS 16 (when the asset is available for use), plus significance thresholds, replacement accounting, and worked examples.

An accurate and efficient fixed asset accounting starts with these 5 simple steps. Improve your company's asset control with proven strategies from CPCON.

Reconcile fixed assets in 4 steps: match GL to the asset register, run a physical count, resolve discrepancies, and post audit-ready adjustments.

Discover how integrating RFID technology with your existing systems can transform inventory management, improve accuracy, and drive operational efficiency.

Discover how RFID and barcode asset tagging tracks field assets in real time. Covers IT equipment, vehicles, machinery, and best practices.

How to conduct physical verification of fixed assets on-site. Covers field team setup, barcode scanning, condition assessment, discrepancy resolution, and reporting templates.

Fixed asset verification explained: a 6-step process, a 50+ point physical-verification checklist, and how it differs from audit. Get expert help.

Analysis of commercial real estate market trends including interest rate dynamics, workplace patterns, and investment strategies across major asset classes.

Establish and maintain effective fixed asset policies to ensure compliance, accuracy, and optimal asset management across your organization.

Economic shifts and supply chain disruptions are significantly impacting fair market values for industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment across sectors.

RFID meaning explained: Radio Frequency Identification uses electromagnetic fields to identify and track tagged objects automatically. Learn how RFID readers, antennas, and tags work together.

Side-by-side comparison of PCAOB AS 2510 and AICPA AU-C 501 inventory observation requirements for public vs private company audits.

Comprehensive guide to PCAOB AS 2510 inventory observation requirements. Paragraph-by-paragraph breakdown with real-world scenarios for auditors and controllers.

Complete fixed asset useful life table with GAAP and MACRS depreciation periods for every asset class. Includes furniture, equipment, vehicles, buildings, and land improvements with IRS recovery periods.