Valuation of goodwill and intangible assets

Goodwill and intangible assets are business assets which do not have substance or form. They are the attractive force that brings customers to the business and include brand, reputation, goodwill, customer relationships and intellectual property.

For business owners, management teams and legal advisers it is important to identify the value of goodwill and intangible assets in any deal. Although not easily defined, they can make up a significant portion of the business value.

It is important to receive an accurate valuation of these elements for:

• corporate deals
• financial reporting
• dispute resolution
• intellectual property management
• other accounting requirements

Where accounting for fixed assets is straight forward, this is not true for intangibles. Independent valuation is important to ensure a complete review of an individual business’s own complexities and provide an objective opinion.

The WMT approach

Our corporate finance team includes accredited expert witnesses who specialise in intangible asset and goodwill valuations. Our experience ensures that you receive a valuation that is commercially balanced, realistic and, as part of a full business valuation, provides an accurate view of the businesses total value.

To find out more about goodwill valuations and valuation of intangible assets for your business, get in touch with our team.