Valuing Intangible Assets (Hardcover)

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When partnerships change hands, the valuation of intangible assets can be a financial maze. This in-depth book, working through each of the basic valuation approaches: cost, market, and income, provides professionals with complete guidelines and industry standards. It's a must-have for financial analysts and attorneys!

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The one-volume intangible valuation library--from trusted authorities Robert Reilly and Robert Schweihs. Seen as a science by some professionals--as an art by others--the accurate valuation of intangible assets can nonetheless be a daunting financial maze. In their latest comprehensive valuation resource, financial experts Robert F. Reilly and Robert P. Schweihs present in detail the theory and methodology associated with the identification, valuation, and economic analysis of intangible assets. Valuing Intangible Assets provides the necessary skills, judgment, and knowledge to truy understand the entire process of intangible valuation. Beginning with a general, fundamental overview of the topic, and building to more specific, advanced theories and practices, this essential book: clarifies the distinctions--and also the relationships--between tangible and intangible assets; works through each of the three basic valuation approaches--cost, market, and income--with guideliens to determine which is appropriate for a given situation; discusses remaining useful life analysis, transfer pricing analysis, and economic damanges analysis; summarizes professional standards, including USPAP intangible asset valuation and reporting standards; introduces and describes specific types of intangibles: contract, copyright, goodwill, and more; provides entertaining and in-depth case studies to provide real-world application for concepts and activities

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 518 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786310650
• ISBN-13: 978-0786310654
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #86,134 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend Purchase!, August 12, 2002

By	Satya (Hillsboro, OR USA) - See all my reviews

A larger portion of the value of a company nowadays comes from Intangibles (brands, patents, workforce & related contracts, durable customers etc.). This holds true in several industry sectors. Measurement of intangibles is a fascinating subject, but until this book was published, there was no single body of knowledge available to guide the general reader, or a Valuation professional. You had to work in one of the reputed valuation firms to be exposed to the techniques. This book is by far the best practitioner-oriented Intangibles Valuation book I have come across. It is very comprehensive in terms of the topics it covers, and does a wonderful job of covering almost all intangibles of interest. Each chapter is written by a relevant expert, and this invariably leads to variations in quality and some lack of consistency. However, for the most part, it is very well written, and definitely worth the price it sells for.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A practical primer, April 9, 2003

By	Ingo Leung (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For those who are interested in the management of organizational knowledge and intangible assets, 'Valuing intangible assets'should prove to be highly practical. There are many knowledge management frameworks out there that assist business executive to manage their intangible assets (such as Sveiby's intangible asset monitor), the practical usage of these frameworks would be greatly enhanced by incorporating the valuation aspect of intangible assets. Reilly has provided a comprehensive illustration of both the 'scientific' & 'artistic' aspects of valuating intangible assets. 'Valuing Intangible Assets' is easy to read & loaded with useful examples, it is a rare one in the market.

5.0 out of 5 stars Valuing Intangible Assets, June 20, 2008

By	Susan Federici "Management Consultant" (Portland, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Valuing Intangible Assets

I am management consultant whose practice area is Market Opportunity Analysis. This book is a wonderful reference for the client who holds important IP, brands, trademarks, or know-how, and seeks to have its value in the marketplace established. The writing is clear, well organized and the examples carefully chosen.