hidden assets

Definitions

Financial resources or property owned by an individual or entity that are not disclosed in official financial statements or tax filings.

Valuable items, such as intellectual property or specialized skills, that are not immediately apparent or recognized as part of an organization's formal balance sheet.

Examples

The forensic accountant was hired to uncover any hidden assets the CEO might have transferred to offshore accounts.

During the divorce proceedings, the judge ordered a thorough investigation to ensure neither party was concealing hidden assets.

Synonyms

undisclosed wealth secret holdings concealed capital off-the-books resources covert investments

Antonyms

disclosed assets publicly reported wealth transparent holdings declared capital visible resources