Unique Identifier
Assign a persistent asset ID or barcode to enable reliable cross-system reconciliation and prevent duplicate records.
A complete, standardized inventory reduces financial and operational risk by improving asset tracking, supporting accurate depreciation, preserving insurance coverage, and simplifying audits and disposals.
The inventory also supports procurement, insurance, and compliance functions that require validated records of ownership and condition.
Assign a persistent asset ID or barcode to enable reliable cross-system reconciliation and prevent duplicate records.
Record make, model, serial number, and software version or license key so each entry is unambiguous and searchable.
Include current physical location, department, and accountable person to support audits, transfers, and recovery.
Capture purchase date, vendor, purchase order, invoice reference, and cost for capitalization and warranty tracking.
Track cost basis, depreciation method, useful life, and book value to support financial reporting and tax compliance.
Log service records, condition status, inspections, and disposal approvals to preserve asset value and liability evidence.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Required Fields | Make Asset ID, Location, Custodian mandatory |
| Conditional Fields | Show warranty dates only for purchase-type assets |
| Approval Routing | Route to finance then operations for capitalization |
| Audit Logging | Enable timestamps, user IDs, and change history |
Prioritize platforms that preserve an audit trail and export signed records in standard formats for long-term retention.
Reconcile asset records and physical counts every three months
Perform a full inventory audit during fiscal year close
Obtain authorizations before scrapping or selling assets
Submit asset lists at policy renewal or upon material acquisitions
Review retention schedules annually for compliance updates
Define scope, teams, and template fields for the inventory
Capture asset identifiers, locations, and purchase records
Physically validate assets and reconcile differences
Publish finalized inventory and submit approvals
Martin Properties standardized assets and moved approvals online to reduce processing time.
BIS centralized equipment records and electronic approvals to support audits and inspections.
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |