Question

Xtra Company purchased a business from Argus for $96,000 above the fair value of its net assets. Argus had developed the goodwill over 12 years. How much would Xtra amortize the goodwill for its first year?
a. not enough information to calculate amortization
b. $8,000
c. goodwill is not amortized
d. $7,000

Answer 1

Answer:

c. goodwill is not amortized

Explanation:

The answer to this question is simply option c. Goodwill is not amortized

The reason for this is that the goodwill is accrued as a result of an entity paying more for an asset they acquired than what is supposed to be their fair value, putting its brand value into consideration. The Amortization of Goodwill is not something that is permitted . In order for a better accounting, the valuation of goodwill of entity should be done yearly so as to determine an impairment whenever it is required.