As businesses shift toward knowledge-based industries and digital innovation, intangible assets are becoming increasingly important in financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions, and overall ...

“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 ...

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 ...

These days, intangible assets—like brand reputation, organizational culture, intellectual property and human capital—drive growth and differentiation more than physical assets. A 2020 report by Ocean ...

07 April 2014 Budding entrepreneurs often focus on the growth and assessment of the tangible assets of their businesses; assets like inventory and revenue. However, it is crucial that they identify ...

Although not always easy to quantify, intangible assets are one of the primary sources of strong competitive advantages for businesses and a key source of economic moats. Patents are a legal barrier ...

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 ...

Learn about acquisition adjustments, their role in M&A premiums, and how they impact asset valuation, depreciation, and corporate taxes.

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 ...

The CFA Institute released a paper Wednesday urging the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the International Accounting Standards Board to require more detailed disclosures of intangible assets ...

Investment in intangible assets grew over three times faster than investment in physical assets across 27 leading economies between 2008 and 2024, new data shows. Register for free to receive our ...

Search rankings are one of a company’s most important intangible assets. The value in search terms and rankings for generating business opportunities is just as core to your success as intellectual ...