Accounting and Auditing Studies

Accounting and Auditing Studies

Accounting practices for intangible assets and challenges ahead

Document Type : Original Article

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10.22034/iaas.2014.103579
Abstract
In the new Knowledge-based economy, value creation activities of organizations not only based on their tangible assets, but also the ability of organizations to use intangible assets, the value of their original shape. Intangible investments have become the main value creators for many companies and economic sectors. However, these investments are rarely recognized as assets by current accounting standards. In This Study, We provide a critical review of the literature on intangible assets and some of the challenges facing the accounting policies have been assets. Our survey concludes that disclosure can considered as a solution to the negative consequences of non-recognition of intangibles in financial statements.
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