Ajax is reviewing its previous 100% acquisition of Baxter to determine if there is goodwill impairment. At December 31, 2020 Ajax has recorded Goodwill of $330,000 on its books relating to this acquisition. At December 31, 2020, Baxter had a book value of net assets of $400,000 (excluding goodwill) and an estimated fair value for the company of $600,000. What is the amount (if any) of the goodwill write-off required to be booked by Ajax at December 31, 2020 under the FASB rules effective in 2020
Ajax is reviewing its previous 100% acquisition of Baxter to determine if there is goodwill impairment. At December 31, 2020 Ajax has recorded Goodwill of $330,000 on its books relating to this acquisition. At December 31, 2020, Baxter had a book value of net assets of $400,000 (excluding goodwill) and an estimated fair value for the company of $600,000. What is the amount (if any) of the goodwill write-off required to be booked by Ajax at December 31, 2020 under the FASB rules effective in 2020
Ajax is reviewing its previous 100% acquisition of Baxter to determine if there is goodwill impairment. At December 31, 2020 Ajax has recorded Goodwill of $330,000 on its books relating to this acquisition. At December 31, 2020, Baxter had a book value of net assets of $400,000 (excluding goodwill) and an estimated fair value for the company of $600,000. What is the amount (if any) of the goodwill write-off required to be booked by Ajax at December 31, 2020 under the FASB rules effective in 2020
Ajax is reviewing its previous 100% acquisition of Baxter to determine if there is goodwill impairment. At December 31, 2020 Ajax has recorded Goodwill of $330,000 on its books relating to this acquisition. At December 31, 2020, Baxter had a book value of net assets of $400,000 (excluding goodwill) and an estimated fair value for the company of $600,000. What is the amount (if any) of the goodwill write-off required to be booked by Ajax at December 31, 2020 under the FASB rules effective in 2020
Definition Definition Intangible asset that includes proprietary or intellectual property and brand value of a firm. Goodwill is recorded in the books when a firm purchases another firm and the purchase price is more than the fair value of net identifiable assets of the acquired business. The amount of goodwill is recorded on the asset side of the balance sheet (statement of financial position).
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