Studies on Information as an Asset I: Definitions

This paper describes the development of a definition information assets within the information science accounting field. Information assets are included those assets which promise future economic benefits organizations. The desirability of achieving a valuation for information assets is questioned. A of information as an asset is proposed and situated the information resources management (IRM) and asset tradition.

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