Unlocking Hidden Value: The Power of Professional Asset Recovery

Understanding Asset Recovery

Asset recovery involves identifying, verifying, and reclaiming financial assets that rightfully belong to a company but have been lost, misallocated, or forgotten. Common sources of recoverable assets include:

• Unclaimed Property – Funds held by government agencies or financial institutions
• Vendor Credits – Overpayments or rebates from suppliers
• Tax Overpayments – Refunds or credits due from state or federal agencies
• Real Estate and Equipment – Mismanaged or overlooked physical assets

The Recovery Process

The asset recovery process typically follows these key steps:

• Identification: Searching internal records and external databases for unclaimed or misallocated assets
• Verification: Confirming ownership and establishing legal standing to claim the assets
• Claiming: Filing the necessary paperwork with government agencies, financial institutions, or third parties
• Liquidation: Converting recovered assets into usable funds
• Reconciliation: Properly recording recovered assets in financial reports

This process requires precision and careful attention to legal and regulatory details. A single misstep can lead to delayed or denied claims—or worse, lost assets.

Challenges in Asset Recovery

While the potential rewards of asset recovery are significant, the process is full of obstacles that make it difficult for corporations to manage effectively on their own, including:

Resource Constraints

Internal finance teams are often stretched thin, managing day-to-day operations and strategic planning. Diverting resources to asset recovery can strain capacity and reduce efficiency elsewhere.

Time Sensitivity

Deadlines and statutes of limitations can complicate recovery efforts. Missed filing windows can result in forfeited claims.

Complex Ownership and Documentation

Assets are often held under different entity names or jurisdictions, requiring detailed documentation and legal expertise to verify ownership.

Bureaucratic Hurdles

Government agencies and financial institutions often have slow and complex claims processes, requiring persistence and specialized knowledge to navigate effectively.

Overlooked or Hidden Assets

Assets held in unconventional locations or classified under different financial categories are easy to miss without sophisticated tracking systems.

Legal and Compliance Risks

Asset recovery is governed by complex regulations that vary across jurisdictions. Companies must comply with:

• State and Federal Reporting Requirements – Failure to report properly can result in penalties
• Data Privacy Laws – Mishandling sensitive information during the recovery process can lead to legal exposure
• Cross-Border Regulations – Assets held in different states or countries may be subject to conflicting legal standards

Mishandling these legal requirements can result in financial penalties, reputational damage, and loss of claimable assets.

Why Most Companies Struggle with Asset Recovery

Most internal teams lack the specialized tools and expertise to maximize asset recovery. Conventional accounting and finance systems are not designed to identify unclaimed or misclassified assets across multiple jurisdictions. Additionally, the time and effort required to navigate regulatory hurdles and bureaucratic processes make asset recovery an impractical in-house project for most corporations.

The Smarter Solution: Partnering with DMA

Partnering with DMA as a specialized firm can make a significant impact. Our team of experts has developed proprietary technology and a proven process that simplifies and accelerates asset recovery, delivering better results with less effort from your internal departments.

How DMA Stands Out

• Advanced Technology: DMA’s proprietary software scans over 400 different agencies to identify hidden assets—even those in unconventional locations or classified under different entity names
• Expert Verification: DMA’s team of experts handles the entire process, from verification to claim filing, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements
• Faster Results: Established relationships with government agencies and financial institutions allow DMA to streamline the claims process, reducing wait times
• Proven Success: DMA has already recovered millions of dollars for corporate clients across multiple industries
• Performance-Based Model: DMA’s incentives are aligned with your success—they only win when you win

Conclusion: Don’t Leave Money on the Table

Asset recovery is complex. Attempting to handle it internally is not only time-consuming and resource-intensive—it’s unlikely to deliver the full potential of what’s owed to your company.

DMA’s specialized technology and expertise ensure that no asset goes unnoticed and no claim goes unfiled. By partnering with us, you can unlock value, strengthen your financial position, and keep your internal teams focused on driving future business growth.

Let DMA handle the hassle and deliver the results.