FIN. ACC.:TOOLS F/BUS DECISION MAKING
FIN. ACC.:TOOLS F/BUS DECISION MAKING
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ISBN: 9781119791089
Author: Kimmel
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 9, Problem 19Q
To determine

Goodwill: It is an intangible asset. It is defined as the excess of cost of an acquired company over the sum of its net assets. Net assets are the difference between the total assets and the total liabilities.

To state: the conditions under which the goodwill is recorded and its accounting treatment for amortization.

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