(espionage) Any resource by means of which intelligence is gathered.

(accounting) An asset on the balance sheet which is expected to be sold or otherwise used up in the near future, usually within one year, or one business cycle - whichever is longer, such as cash, accounts receivable, and inventory.

(accounting) An asset that is recorded on a balance sheet as capital - that is, property that creates more property, such as a factory that creates shoes, or a forest that yields a quantity of wood.

(business, accounting) Any valuable property of a business that is not a physical by nature, including intellectual property, customer lists, and goodwill. Intangible assets may or may not be shown on the balance sheet.

(business, accounting) Asset or property which cannot easily be converted into cash, such as land, buildings and machinery.

(business) The process of managing, monitoring and maintaining the value of a commercial entity.

(business) The practice of selling off a company's assets in order to improve returns for equity investors.

(finance) A group of financial instruments that have similar financial characteristics and behave similarly in the marketplace.

(accounting) An asset that is not shown on a balance sheet.

Synonym of hidden asset