Audit & Assurance

Fixed Asset Verification

Physical verification, tagging and reconciliation of fixed assets with the fixed asset register.

Fixed asset verification confirms that assets in the register exist, are in use and are recorded at the right location. Tagging makes future verification faster and reduces losses.

Scope of service

  • Physical verification and tagging
  • Reconciliation with the asset register and books
  • Identification of idle, obsolete or untraceable assets
  • Update of the register with location and custodian

Regulatory framework

  • Companies (Auditor's Report) Order requirements on physical verification
  • Schedule II, Companies Act, 2013 — useful lives
  • Ind AS 16 / AS 10

Typical professional activities

  1. Verification plan by location
  2. Barcode or QR tagging
  3. Exception report

Applicable industries

Relevant articles and resources

The information on this page describes the nature of the service. It is not advice on any specific matter. See the disclaimer.