According to GAAP Regarding Amortization of Goodwill and Other Intangible

question 89

Multiple Choice

According to GAAP regarding amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets, 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:

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits not distributed to shareholders as dividends but retained for reinvestment or debt payment.

Cash Assets

Resources in the form of currency or other items that can be easily converted to cash.

Cost Method

An investment accounting method where the investment is recorded at its acquisition cost, and income is recognized only when dividends are received.

Treasury Stock

Shares that were once a part of the outstanding shares of a company but were bought back and are held by the company itself.