The goal of this study is to analyze the current methods of expression the Value of Long-term Assets. The captures are in such order that after the explanation of basic terms there is application of the Measurment methods to different types of Assets, like tangible or intangible assets.

This diploma thesis focuses on long-term tangible assets in International Financial Reporting Standards and Czech accounting legislation. My thesis deals with regulation and harmonization of accounting information, describes recognition, valuation and presentation of long-term tangible assets in IFRS and Czech legislation; US GAAP regulation is mentioned if significant. An important contribution of the thesis is a practical application concentrated on accounting policy used in practice and compliance with requirements on disclosures. Another outcome of the thesis is a comparison between IFRS and Czech legislation and summarizing the difference.

Thesis deals with issues of recognition and capture of permanent and temporary changes in the value of assets and liabilities in financial accounting from the perspective of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and the Czech accounting law. Top of the thesis discusses the bases for accounting for changes in the value of assets in the accounts - attention is paid to the fundamental accounting assumptions and principles, cost basis, latent reserves and deferred tax. A separate section compares the issue of depreciation of fixed assets in terms of IFRS, US GAAP and the Czech accounting law. The main part discusses the rules for identifying and capturing the transitional changes in the value of assets and liabilities in their subsequent valuation rules under IFRS, US GAAP and Czech accounting regulations. There is also the issue of exchange rate differences.

This diploma work assess the financial health of the company in the years 2002–2006 on the basis of selected methods of the financial analysis. It includes proposals of possible solutions of identified problems which should result in the improvement of financial situation of the firm in the following years.