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Which of the following accurately describes the appropriate accounting for goodwill acquired through a business combination ?

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.

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Date de publication: 2015/11/01
مقبول محمد جلال علي
par مقبول محمد جلال علي , General Accountant , شركة جودت للمقاولات

 

It should be recorded at cost and tested for impairment on an annual basis and more often if certain events occur.

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par Utilisateur supprimé

Answer  B  is the right option . Because goodwill is not amortized according to US GAAP .

Sunil Pandey
par Sunil Pandey , Auditor , MB Group

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.

Michael Lagunday
par Michael Lagunday , Accounts Assistant , Invest Group Overseas LLC

My answer is B. it should be recorded at cost and tested for impairment in annual basis.

 

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par Utilisateur supprimé

my answer is option C>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

MOHAMMAD SOHEL
par MOHAMMAD SOHEL , Deputy Manager Accounts & Finance , Jamuna Spacetech Joint Venture Ltd. (Jamuna LP Gas)

Ans : C. It should be recorded at cost and amortized over a-year period.

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