ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ASSETS
(Enough to discharge one's liabilities): via Anglo-French from Old French asez enough, from Vulgar Latin ad satis (unattested), from Latin ad up to + satis enough.
10 QUOTES WITH «ASSETS»
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assets.
Infrastructure sector is all about building assets for the country. It is part of nation building.
In my role as Wikileaks editor, I've been involved in fighting off many legal attacks. To do that, and keep our sources safe, we have had to spread assets, encrypt everything, and move telecommunications and people around the world to activate protective laws in different national jurisdictions.
I suspect that one of capitalism's crucial assets derives from the fact that the imagination of economists, including its critics, lags well behind its own inventiveness, the arbitrariness of its undertaking and the ruthlessness of the way in which it proceeds.
Never be afraid to meet to the hilt the demand of either work, or friendship - two of life's major assets.
I say we have not even had the decency to maintain the assets that our parents and grandparents built for us - our roads, our bridges, our wastewater systems, our sewer systems; by the way, those weren't Bolsheviks, those weren't socialists that built those things for us - much less build the infrastructure we need for the 21st century.
We have managed to acquire $13 trillion of debt on our balance sheet. In my view we have nothing to show for it. We haven't invested in our roads, our bridges, our waste-water systems, our sewer systems. We haven't even maintained the assets that our parents and grandparents built for us.
Provision was also made for the distribution of Germany's foreign assets among the Allies.
Commercialization of assets off the planet would mutually reinforce the growth of interplanetary communication.
The best thing we can do is prepare people to lead in a much more diverse environment and see that as one of our national assets and one of the things that makes America strong.
It's fair to say that, for much of my lifetime, New Zealand certainly was a property-owning democracy and working people, ordinary people, had assets.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ASSETS»
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assets in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
assets and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Accounting for Fixed
Assets
Written by one of the principal authors of the Institute of Management Accountants’ Property, Plant, and Equipment statement on management accounting, this book offers accounting professionals complete guidelines for applying accounting ...
Raymond H. Peterson, 2002
2
Handbook of Alternative
Assets
Since the first edition of the Handbook of Alternative Assets was published, significant events-from the popping of the technology bubble and massive accounting scandals to recessions and bear markets-have shifted the financial landscape.
3
From Ideas to
Assets: Investing Wisely in Intellectual Property
From Ideas to Assets is an invaluable asset to managers, investors, and advisors. For those who already 'get it,' this book provides useful data and reinforcement. For those who don't, it is background that is certain to inspire.
4
Valuing Intangible
Assets
This in-depth book, working through each of the basic valuation approaches: cost, market, and income, provides professionals with complete guidelines and industry standards. It's a must-have for financial analysts and attorneys!
Robert F. Reilly, Robert P. Schweihs, 1998
5
The Intangible
Assets Handbook: Maximizing Value from ...
This handbook is intended as a useful document for intangible asset management inquiries, with a special emphasis on licensing, transaction due diligence and bankruptcy.
Weston Anson, David C. Drews, 2007
6
Knowledge
Assets : Securing Competitive Advantage in the ...
It is now widely recognized that the effective management of knowledge assets is a key requirement for securing competitive advantage in the emerging information economy.
7
Developmental
Assets and Asset-Building Communities: ...
This book is a valuable resource for developmental psychologists, child psychologists, school and community psychologists, practitioners, administrators and policy-makers.
Richard M. Lerner, Peter Benson, 2003
8
How to Protect Your Family's
Assets from Devastating Nursing ...
Written by an elder law attorney with over 23 years experience, this book will help anyone with a family member faced with a long-term stay in a nursing home who wishes to preserve at least some of their assets by qualifying for the ...
9
Assets, Livelihoods, and Social Policy
Assets, Livelihoods, and Social Policy discusse the diverse strategies adopted by people in different contexts to accumulate assets through migration, housing investments, natural resources management, and informal businesses.
Caroline O. N. Moser, Anis Ahmad Dani, 2008
10
Internal Control of Fixed
Assets: A Controller and Auditor's ...
As timely as it is complete, Internal Control of Fixed Assets peels back the layers surrounding the often-complex topic of internal controls for PP&E. This nuts-and-bolts book provides authoritative, step-by-step guidance on developing a ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ASSETS»
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assets is used in the context of the following news items.
X2 drafts in Goldman for its dig at Rio's coal assets
X2 Resources has turned to familiar faces at Goldman Sachs as it works on a potential $4 billion acquisition of Rio Tinto's NSW coal assets. «The Australian Financial Review, Jul 15»
AGL to punt gas assets
Assets to be sold include coal seam gas exploration licences in the Hunter Valley, NSW, and stakes in Queensland's Spring Gully gas and ... «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
Linn Energy snags $1.5B and sells Texas assets
According to a statement from the company, Linn Energy signed a definitive agreement to sell its remaining assets in Howard County, Texas, ... «Houston Business Journal, Jul 15»
Consumers could save $150 off water bills with SA Water assets …
Consumers could save about $150 a year on their water and sewerage bills if the value of SA Water's assets is written down, a parliamentary ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
Govt warns of consequences for non-disclosure of foreign assets
In 'Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)' on the new Black Money Act, the Finance Ministry has said if undisclosed assets are unearthed by the ... «Business Today, Jul 15»
Consolidator snaps up London IFA boosting assets to £3.5bn
Consolidator Bellpenny has acquired London-based Cranfield Financial Services, adding to £196 million of assets under advice. The deal is ... «Citywire.co.uk, Jul 15»
Germany's Union Investment buys most of Austrian Volksbanken …
Both businesses have around 5.4 billion euros of assets under management, Union Investment said. The deal was signed on July 3 and is ... «Reuters, Jul 15»
EPFO investments in equity assets: Too little, too late, say experts
Soon, within this month in fact, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) could begin investing in equity assets. This should be a ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
Usmanov's UTH Offers to Buy Assets of Company Struggling With …
Russian broadcaster CTC Media said on Monday it had received a $200 million offer for 75 percent of its operating assets in Russia and ... «The Moscow Times, Jul 15»
UPDATE 2-Siemens could still be interested in Alstom assets - source
Could still be interested in Alstom if assets become available (Releads with comments on portfolio change, adds details on Alstom, one-off ... «Reuters UK, Jul 15»
