Articles & guides

Strategies for building resilient global supply chains in an uncertain world. Learn how to mitigate risks, improve visibility, and ensure business continuity.

ASC 350 goodwill impairment testing explained. Complete guide to goodwill accounting under US GAAP — recognition, measurement, annual impairment testing, and disclosure requirements.

Track hospital and medical equipment with RFID and barcode asset tracking. Give health systems equipment visibility, cut loss, and stay audit-ready.

Expert guide to selecting the right stock count company. Learn key evaluation criteria, pricing models, technology requirements, red flags to avoid, and a complete selection checklist for hiring professional inventory counters.

See when amortization begins under IAS 38 (when the asset is available for use), plus recognition criteria, useful life, impairment testing, and disclosures.

Comprehensive IFRS 16 lease accounting guide. Recognition, measurement, practical expedients, and implementation guidance for lessees and lessors.

Learn how to successfully implement asset tracking systems in your organization with this comprehensive step-by-step guide covering planning, technology selection, and deployment.

Discover proven strategies and best practices to achieve and maintain 99% inventory accuracy in your warehouse or distribution center.

CPCON specializes in inventory control and supervision for commodities like FCOJ. Third‑party verification, wall‑to‑wall counts & audit‑ready reporting.

Explore how emerging IoT technologies are revolutionizing enterprise asset tracking, enabling predictive maintenance, and creating new opportunities for operational excellence.

IT-specific asset tagging best practices for laptops, servers, switches, and network equipment. Naming conventions, CMDB integration, lifecycle tracking, and compliance with ITAM standards.

Master JIT inventory management principles, benefits, and implementation strategies. Reduce costs, improve efficiency, and transform your supply chain operations.

Learn the critical differences between key controls and non-key controls in financial reporting, SOX compliance, and internal audit frameworks. Expert guidance on control identification, testing, and documentation.

LPN barcode solutions explained: how License Plate Number barcodes transform warehouse operations with container-level tracking. Improve inventory accuracy and streamline receiving, putaway, and shipping.

The 1938 McKesson & Robbins scandal created modern inventory auditing. The true story of how one fraud changed PCAOB AS 2510 and AU-C 501 forever.

Track, tag, and count medical equipment inventory across hospitals with RFID, barcode, and RTLS. Compliance-ready audits from CPCON. Get a quote today.

How hospitals manage medical equipment inventory across departments. Covers device lifecycle tracking, maintenance scheduling, utilization reporting, and FDA compliance.

See 9 proven MRO tracking best practices to cut maintenance costs and prevent stockouts. Tool cribs, RFID, CMMS, and ROI.

Master omnichannel inventory management to deliver seamless customer experiences across all sales channels while optimizing inventory efficiency and reducing costs.

Analysis of 2026 PCAOB inspection findings on inventory audit deficiencies. Every Big 4 firm cited. Data, trends, and what it means for your next audit.

Cut drug waste and pass DEA audits with pharmacy inventory management best practices, key metrics, and counting methods. Get a free assessment from CPCON.

How real-time work-in-process visibility eliminates waste, reduces cycle times, and drives continuous improvement in lean manufacturing environments.

Understand key differences between replacement cost and fair market value for insurance purposes. Learn when to use each valuation methodology and avoid coverage gaps.

Complete guide to modern retail inventory tracking systems including RFID, barcode, perpetual and periodic systems, omnichannel integration, and emerging technology trends.