Wed 11/07/2007

How to put a value on customer relationships

Whilst often labelled an 'intangible' asset, customers are far from elusive in nature. Thayne Forbes, joint managing director of Intangible Business, describes how to value them.

Thu 31/05/2007

IFRS 3: The value of reality

IFRS 3 is severely limited and has been poorly implemented so far, argues Thayne Forbes, joint managing director of Intangible Business.

Thu 03/05/2007

Fight is on to get brand back on inside track

Intel launched its lauded ingredient branding campaign in 1991. How is the brand faring today, 15 years after its inception? Stuart Whitwell, joint managing director of Intangible Business comments.

Wed 25/04/2007

Mr Angry

Thayne Forbes, joint managing director of Intangible Business vents his disdain for bureaucracy, on subjects including IFRS 3 and Sarbanes Oxley.

Wed 07/03/2007

IFRS 3: Dark Matter

Half of the £40bn spent by the FTSE 100 on acquisitions last year was unaccounted for. Intangible Business' report sheds some light on the first time adoption of IFRS 3.

Wed 24/01/2007

Inadequate IFRS 3

Thayne Forbes, joint managing director of Intangible Business, reveals findings from Intangible Business' report, ‘IFRS 3: The First Year', which indicates that IFRS 3 is not being applied correctly.

Mon 22/01/2007

IFRS 3 'not working'

Intangible Business' report, ‘IFRS 3: The First Year', reveals that IFRS 3 is failing to work, Thayne Forbes, joint managing director, explains.

Mon 22/01/2007

IFRS 3 'is being ignored'

Goodwill arising from acquisitions of FTSE 100 companies accounted for a surprisingly high 53% of the total deal value under new IFRS accounting rules, new research from Intangible Business shows.

Tue 09/01/2007

Accounting brand value

Thayne Forbes, joint managing director of Intangible Business, comments on exclusive research into the UKs most valuable accountancy firm brands.

Wed 20/09/2006

IFRS 3's practical application

Allan Caldwell, director at Intangible Business, discusses best practice application of IFRS3, Business Combinations, with reference to several examples.

Thu 20/07/2006

Big Four branded to dominate audit

Exclusive research from Intangible Business reveals the Big Four accountancy firms are pulling away from the pack by brand value. Thayne Forbes, joint managing director, provides commentary.

Tue 14/02/2006

Valuing your business for sale

Thayne Forbes, joint managing director of Intangible Business, argues for the valuation of intangible assets, such as brands, in merger & acquisition activity and advises on how companies can extract maximum brand value

Mon 13/02/2006

The Big 4's political influence

The Big Four accountancy firms have an influence on government but their influence is deserved, argues Thayne Forbes, joint managing director of Intangible Business.

Tue 01/11/2005

Brand building

Thayne Forbes, joint managing director of Intangible Business, offers advice on how to make the most of your brand and the benefits of increasing brand value

Mon 17/10/2005

PwC comes top for brand value

Research from Intangible Business reveals the brand value of the top UK accountancy firms. Thayne Forbes, joint managing director of Intangible Business, comments on the issue.