Goodwill Results from the Purchase of One Firm by Another

question 15

Essay

Goodwill results from the purchase of one firm by another for a price that is greater than the fair value of the net assets acquired. On January 1, 2014, Blue Grass Co. purchased Red Grass Co. for $1,200,000 when the net assets were valued at $1,000,000. Goodwill will be tested annually for impairment. Assume that after the first year there was an impairment of $15,000.
Required:
(a.) Compute the value of goodwill to be recorded on the books of Blue Grass Company upon the purchase of the business.
(b.) What is impairment and how is the first year's impairment recorded in the books?

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Definitions:

Insured's Interest

The stake or financial interest that an insured person has in the safety and preservation of the covered object against loss or damage.

Fire Insurance Policy

A contract between an insurer and policyholder that provides coverage against fire damage to property or goods.

Transferring Risk

The act of shifting the potential for loss or damage from one party to another, often achieved through insurance contracts or hedging.

Shifting Liability

The act of transferring the responsibility for a loss or damage from one party to another.