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How Often Should You Audit IT Assets?

workro desk team·5 min read·5 February 2027

Audit Frequency Recommendations

Asset TypeFrequencyWhy
High-value (servers, laptops)QuarterlySecurity, compliance, financial
Medium-value (monitors, printers)Semi-annualUtilisation, lifecycle
Low-value (peripherals)AnnualInventory accuracy

Audit Types

  • Physical verification: Scan or count every asset
  • Register reconciliation: Compare physical vs register
  • Financial audit: Verify depreciation and valuation
  • Security audit: Check access and compliance