Expert thinking on productivity, intangible asset valuation, growth strategy, and building more valuable businesses.
A comprehensive guide to measuring intangible capital — the investments in R&D, software, brand, training, and organizational design that drive over 90% of enterprise value in modern economies but remain invisible on most balance sheets. Abstract visualisation of intangible capital measurement frameworks with interconnected nodes representing R&D, brand, and organizational capital
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A practical guide to valuing customer relationships as intangible assets using the MPEEM method. Covers churn analysis, contributory asset charges, attrition modelling, and the distinction between contractual and non-contractual relationships.
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How companies can use proprietary data assets as collateral for financing. Covers data valuation methods, governance requirements, emerging lending structures, and the regulatory landscape shaping data-backed finance. Abstract visualization of data streams flowing into financial structures with network nodes and warm accent colours
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Market size, emerging instruments, and predictions for the future of intangible finance. Covers tokenisation, AI-powered valuation, data-backed lending, and the institutional adoption curve for intangible asset markets. Abstract futuristic visualization of converging financial and technology trends with intangible asset networks
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How to navigate goodwill impairment testing and turn write-downs into tax planning opportunities. Covers IFRS and US GAAP frameworks, tax amortisation benefit calculations, and strategies for CFOs and PE firms. Abstract conceptual illustration of financial balance sheets with impairment testing and tax planning elements
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A clear guide to the difference between goodwill and identifiable intangible assets. Covers recognition rules, impairment testing, tax implications, and why the distinction matters for investors, acquirers, and CFOs.
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A practical due diligence checklist for auditing intangible assets in M&A transactions. Covers identification, validation, valuation, and risk assessment across all five IFRS 3 classes.
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A practical guide to building an intangible capital dashboard — the KPIs, data sources, and design principles that make intangible investment visible to boards, investors, and management teams. Dashboard visualisation showing intangible capital metrics across six categories with trend lines and benchmark comparisons
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A comprehensive guide to IAS 38 Intangible Assets: the recognition criteria, measurement rules, capitalisation requirements, and amortisation treatment. Includes practical guidance on R&D capitalisation and the gap between IAS 38 and economic reality.
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How founders can structure intangible-backed securities to raise debt capital without equity dilution. Covers SPV structures, tranching, rating considerations, and practical implementation steps. Abstract conceptual illustration of securitisation structures with layered financial instruments and intangible asset flows
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A practical guide to the six core methods for valuing intangible assets: Relief-from-Royalty, MPEEM, With-and-Without, Cost, Income, and Market approaches. Includes when to use each method and worked examples.
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An analysis of why most intangible assets are missing from corporate balance sheets, the gap between market value and book value, and what businesses and investors should do about it. Covers the IAS 38 recognition gap, unmeasured intangibles, and practical solutions.
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