As businesses shift toward knowledge-based industries and digital innovation, intangible assets are becoming increasingly important in financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions, and overall ...
Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...
Unlike physical assets such as machinery or real estate, intangible assets lack a physical presence. They include things like brand recognition, customer loyalty, patents, copyrights and business ...
How valuable are a company’s IT systems, employee skills, culture? For many, they are worth far more than the physical and financial assets that can be tallied on a balance sheet. Measuring the value ...
A manufacturer’s intangible assets are vastly more valuable than its tangible assets; therefore, these invisible assets can be successfully leveraged for growth, while minimizing risk. At the upcoming ...
Intangible assets have become increasingly important in the modern economy, yet many funds still prioritize book value. Traditionally, businesses have been valued based on their book value, which is ...
The following column is written by Andrew D. Galbraith, CFA, MBA, director with HealthCare Appraisers. Accounting Standard Codification 350 – Intangibles, Goodwill and Other Indefinite Lived Assets ...
“In both the 2008–2010 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, these investments showed stability and resilience, as intangible assets are often not susceptible to disruptions in physical supply ...
With mergers and acquisitions a hot topic for 2025 and set to remain a top trend in 2026, advisers need to pay close attention to the treatment of ...
Building wealth isn't a quick fix or a shortcut to overnight riches. It's a deliberate and strategic journey that involves making wise financial choices. While most individuals are fixated on ...
Non-financial assets held by microfinance banks in Nigeria have surged to a record N358.787 billion in June 2025. This ...