AN EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE INFLUENCE OF BRAND ACCOUNTING ON MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS DECISION EFFECTIVENESS
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https://doi.org/10.67199/8kb32108Keywords:
Brand Accounting, Brand Valuation Practices, Brand Accounting Information, Disclosure of Intangible Assets, Mergers and Acquisitions, Decision EffectivenessAbstract
This study examines the influence of brand accounting on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) decision effectiveness, with a focus on four key dimensions: brand accounting practices, brand valuation practices, brand accounting information, and disclosure of brand-related intangible assets. The study adopted a quantitative research design, employing structured questionnaires to collect data from professionals involved in corporate acquisitions. Using multiple regression analysis, the study assessed the impact of each brand accounting dimension on merger and acquisition decision-making. The results reveal that all four dimensions positively and significantly influence merger and acquisition decision effectiveness. Specifically, brand accounting practices (β = 0.518, p < 0.05), brand valuation practices (β = 0.518, p < 0.05), brand accounting information (β = 0.445, p < 0.05), and disclosure of brand-related intangible assets (β = 0.497, p < 0.05) were all found to enhance the quality of acquisition decisions. These findings underscore the critical role of intangible assets, particularly brand-related resources, in informing strategic corporate decisions. The study confirms that systematic measurement, valuation, and disclosure of brand assets not only improve the accuracy of acquisition evaluations but also reduce information asymmetry, enhancing the likelihood of successful merger and acquisition outcomes. The findings are consistent with the Resource-Based View (RBV), which posits that firms gain competitive advantage by leveraging valuable and unique resources. The study therefore recommends that firms should establish formal frameworks for measuring, recording and reporting brand related assets.
Keywords: Brand Accounting, Brand Valuation Practices, Brand Accounting Information, Disclosure of Intangible Assets, Mergers and Acquisitions, Decision Effectiveness
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