The net income of Steinbach & Sons, a landscaping company, decreased sharply during 2016. Mort Steinbach, owner and manager
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Answer: Please refer to Explanation.
Explanation:
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The Carrying Amount of the Division has to be ascertained to move forward as it is needed in calculating the loss on Impairment. It is calculated by subtracting Goodwill from the Net Assets.
= 496 - 214
= $282 million
Calculating the Loss on impairment is done by the following formula,
= Market Price - Carrying Amount of the Division (net of Goodwill) - carrying value of Goodwill
= 335 - 282 - 214
= -$161 million.
Journal Entry
DR Loss on Impairment $161 million
CR Goodwill $161 million
(To record the loss on Impairment)
