This paper analyzes important accounting and financial problems associated with identification, determination of the moment of recognition, proper assessment of intellectual properties that are part of intangible assets, determination of their useful life, as well as the search for relevant methods of their depreciation. According to the generalization of theoretical and their own practical experience, the authors propose the approaches to solve these problems, designed to increase the level of reporting reliability for stakeholders, as well as to ensure proper accounting and control of these objects in order to provide their safety and rational use at industrial enterprises.