How Should Negative Goodwill Be Shown on the Consolidated Financial

question 41

Multiple Choice

How should negative goodwill be shown on the consolidated financial statements of the acquirer?

• A)As a gain on the statement of comprehensive income
• B)As a loss on the statement of comprehensive income
• C)As a liability on the statement of financial position
• D)As a separate amount under shareholders' equity on the statement of financial position

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