1) Explain how goodwill is tested for impairment for a reporting unit. 2) Determine the amount, if any, of impairment loss to be recognized at December 31, 20X2
1) Explain how goodwill is tested for impairment for a reporting unit. 2) Determine the amount, if any, of impairment loss to be recognized at December 31, 20X2
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On January 1, 20X2, Line Corporation acquired all of the common stock of Staff Company for $300,000. On that date, Staff's identifiable net assets had a fair value of $250,000. The assets acquired in the purchase of Staff are considered to be a separate reporting unit of Line Corporation. The carrying value of Staff's net assets at December 31, 20X2, is $310,000. The fair value of the reporting unit is determined to be 260,000.
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- 1) Explain how
goodwill is tested for impairment for a reporting unit. - 2) Determine the amount, if any, of impairment loss to be recognized at December 31, 20X2.
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