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Intellectual capital: today's challenge! Tomorrow's asset

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  • P. Sundara Pandian

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Intellectual capital can be defined as the 'combined intangible assets which enable the company to function'. Intellectual capital is currently valued at zero on the balance sheet. They include items such as the following: human brainpower; brand names; trademarks; assets booked at historical costs that have appreciated over time into something of much greater value. The value of an enterprise is the sum of its tangible assets and its intellectual capital. Intellectual capital broadly consists of human capital, structural capital and customer capital. Importance of measuring intellectual capital are: a) socio-economic significance; b) significance to the firm; c) improved internal understanding. In conclusion, the development of intellectual capital revolves around the mindsets of individuals working with or within the businesses. The traditional double-entry bookkeeping system does not reflect emerging realities regarding the formation and measurement of intellectual capital.

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  • P. Sundara Pandian, 2011. "Intellectual capital: today's challenge! Tomorrow's asset," International Journal of Learning and Intellectual Capital, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 8(3), pages 285-289.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijlica:v:8:y:2011:i:3:p:285-289
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