Audit Program for Goodwill Impairment Testing

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Essay

Audit Program for Goodwill Impairment Testing.
Outline the major elements of an audit program to determine whether there is a goodwill impairment, and if there is, the extent of the goodwill impairment.

Understand and calculate the Average Propensity to Save (APS) and the Average Propensity to Consume (APC).

Define and calculate the Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC) and the Marginal Propensity to Save (MPS).

Determine the level of disposable income at which induced consumption, savings, and the APS are zero.

Understand the concept of disposable income and its impact on consumption and savings.

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Definitions:

Intra-Entity Transactions

Transactions that occur within the same legal entity, often between departments or divisions, which may require elimination during consolidation.

Net Income

The remaining profit for a company after deducting taxes and expenses from the revenue.

Consolidation Entry

A journal entry used in the preparation of consolidated financial statements to eliminate intercompany transactions and balances.