Why 65% of Companies Cannot Locate Their Own Assets | CPCON
Asset Risk ManagementJanuary 28, 2026• 22 min read

Why 65% of Companies Cannot Locate Their Own Assets

Nearly two-thirds of organizations cannot physically verify the existence or location of assets on their balance sheet. The consequences are staggering: billions in wasted taxes, inflated insurance, audit failures, and capital misallocation. Here is why it happens — and how to fix it.

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CPCON Asset Intelligence Team
Senior Directors of Asset Management Services
30+ years • 15,000+ verification projects • 47 countries
Disorganized warehouse illustrating the asset location crisis facing most companies

The Alarming Reality

According to a 2025 survey by the Institute of Asset Management and corroborated by CPCON’s own field data from 15,000+ verification projects, 65% of organizations cannot physically locate or verify at least 10% of the assets listed on their fixed asset register. For many, the figure exceeds 25%. The result is a silent financial drain that costs U.S. businesses an estimated $2.3 trillion annually.

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