How Is Negative Goodwill Treated in Accounting for a Joint

question 36

Multiple Choice

How is negative goodwill treated in accounting for a joint venture in the year of acquisition?

• A)Included in the investor's equity in the earnings of the investee
• B)Included in the carrying value of the investment
• C)Allocated among the assets and liabilities
• D)Shown as a line item on the SFP

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