Which One of the Following Statements Is Not Accurate About

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is not accurate about goodwill impairment valuations?

• A) Goodwill arising from acquisitions can be netted into one test at the operating segment level, but not netted at the company level.
• B) Market valuation may be volatile. A temporary decline in market value may not be a good indicator of FMV.
• C) FMV might not exist, might require independent appraisals by investment bankers or estimates using cash flow and discounted present value factors.
• D) No assumptions are required about competition, economic development, product placement, and so forth.

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Definitions:

Profit Centers

Segments or areas within an organization that are responsible for generating their own revenues and profits.

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Production Departments

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Profit Centers

Divisions or units within a business that are responsible for generating revenue exceeding their costs, contributing to the company's profit.