Any Negative Goodwill Arising on the Date of Acquisition

question 53

Multiple Choice

Any negative goodwill arising on the date of acquisition:

• A) is recognized as a gain on the date of acquisition.
• B) is prorated among the parent company's identifiable net assets.
• C) should be amortized over a predetermined period.
• D)is recognized as a loss on the date of acquisition.

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