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The Value of Intangible Assets That Matters to Your Business

While most businesses track tangible items such as buildings, inventories or machineries, some may not be aware that the value of intangible assets is significant in the long-term if they are properly identified and managed. Intangible assets are critical to corporate value. The lack of reporting may affect valuations for the worse when it comes to business acquisitions or expansion. What are the financial reporting and valuation challenges? How do we identify and value intangible assets that are not only critical in today’s business, but also comparability on financial statements?

Grace Lui

Director, Valuation and Transaction

Nexia TS

Grace oversees the Transactions and Valuation Advisory Services at Nexia TS. She has been involved in various aspects of business advisory work including pre-IPO advisory, reporting accountants, business valuation, valuation for financial reporting and financial due diligence. She has performed internal controls reviews, financial reviews and business planning for various companies. To-date, her industry experience covers manufacturing, electronics distribution, construction, restaurant management, retail, marine and telecommunication.

Esther Wee

President

IIPCC Singapore

Esther is an Of Counsel and Head of IP in Singapore. She handles all aspects of IP relating to trademarks, patents, copyright, industrial designs and confidential information. Her clients include multinational corporations, publicly listed companies and SMEs from a wide range of industries including IT, communications, electrical and electronics, biotechnology, green technology, pharmaceutical, food and drink and retail. Esther is experienced in devising and managing comprehensive IP filing and protection strategies, from advising on pre-emptive measures in registering and securing IP rights, to initiating criminal and civil action against IP infringers through to enforcement actions and/or litigation. She is also a registered patent, trademark and industrial design agent in Malaysia.