According to GAAP Regarding Amortization of Goodwill, Which of the Following

question 51

Multiple Choice

According to GAAP regarding amortization of goodwill, which of the following statements is true?

• A) Goodwill recognized in consolidation must be amortized over 20 years.
• B) Goodwill recognized in consolidation must be expensed in the period of acquisition.
• C) Goodwill recognized in consolidation will not be amortized but subject to an annual test for impairment.
• D) Goodwill recognized in consolidation can never be written off.
• E) Goodwill recognized in consolidation must be amortized over 40 years.

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

The total value of a company's assets minus its liabilities, representing the ownership interest of its shareholders.

Asset Classification

The process of grouping a company's assets based on their nature, purpose, or the duration for which they are expected to be used in operations.

Stock Split

A corporate action in which a company divides its existing shares into multiple shares to boost the liquidity of the shares.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or other security, typically set at the time of issuance and used to calculate dividends or interest.