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Research Case 1 William Moffitt ACCT6305 What guidance does the FASB ASC provide for equity method investment losses in value? According to the FASB ASC, a loss in value that is not temporary(permanent) should be recognized accordingly to the carrying amount of the investment. This guidance from the FASB ASC indicates that if an investment loses value on a permanent basis, such as major loss of customers or patent rights, then the corresponding value loss should be accounted for in the investment. Should Wolf Pack recognize the decline in the value of its holdings in MVD in its current year financial statements? Based on the permanent nature of the changes to the economic landscape, such as two competing facilities opening up and a 30% decline in revenues from customers leaving for competitors, this would qualify for an other-than-temporary adjustment. This adjustment should be reflected on the current financial statements as an other-than-temporary impairment adjustment citing the relevant market changes. Should Wolf Pack test for impairment of the value it had initially assigned to goodwill? According to FASB ASC 350-20-35-59, equity method goodwill shall not be reviewed for impairment.
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