The International Accounting Standards Board is undertaking a review into how intangible assets, like brands, are treated.

Overall, more than 70% of the respondents agreed that for many companies the most valuable assets don't appear on the balance sheet; the accounting model does not, but should, recognize important ...

Amortization applies to intangible assets ... examples include mortgages, car loans and business loans, where borrowers make fixed payments that contribute to reducing the outstanding balance.

Examples of intellectual property ... Accountants typically record intellectual property as an "intangible asset" on corporate balance sheets. It is recorded at initial cost, and amortized over ...

Despite recent weakness, we think that, in the longer term, Snap-on will benefit from solid auto repair demand. We believe steadily aging vehicles, a growing fleet size, and increasing vehicle ...

We think Wipro merits a narrow economic moat rating, like many of its peers, as we believe it benefits from switching costs and intangible assets, although we also ... based on our assessment of a ...

Landstar System shows resilience with decent profitability and a strong balance sheet, despite market challenges. See why I ...

The P/B ratio helps to identify low-priced stocks with high growth prospects. GM, JD, PFE, STNE and ENS are some such stocks.

GameStop has transformed from a video game retailer to a cash-rich company, holding $4.8 billion in cash out of $5.9 billion in total assets. Read more about GME stock here.