Goodwill Was Purchased When a Business Was Acquired

question 97

Multiple Choice

Goodwill was purchased when a business was acquired. When it is determined that the goodwill is impaired, the credit is usually made to

• A) the Goodwill account.
• B) an Accumulated Impairment Loss account.
• C) a Deferred Credit account.
• D) a Shareholders' Equity account.

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