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A. It should be recorded at cost and tested for impairment every three years.
B. It should be recorded at cost and tested for impairment on an annual basis and more often if certain events occur.
C. It should be recorded at cost and amortized over a-year period.
D. It should be recorded at cost and amortized over a-year period.
It should be recorded at cost and tested for impairment on an annual basis and more often if certain events occur.
Answer B is the right option . Because goodwill is not amortized according to US GAAP .
B. is the correct answer, as per IAS 38, Intangible assets, goodwill is not amortized instead tested for the impairment each year under IAS 36, impairment of Assets. Therefore, It should be recorded at cost and tested for impairment on an annual basis and more often if certain events occur.
Ans : C. It should be recorded at cost and amortized over a-year period.
