Please explain and analyze the effect of major differences between IFRS and U.S. GAAP related to the financial reporting of a specific category of account (e.g. intangibles, biological assets, goodwill, non-controlling assets).

Please explain and analyze the effect of major differences between IFRS and U.S. GAAP related to the financial reporting of a specific category of account (e.g. intangibles, biological assets, goodwill, non-controlling assets).

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Definition Definition Intangible asset that includes proprietary or intellectual property and brand value of a firm. Goodwill is recorded in the books when a firm purchases another firm and the purchase price is more than the fair value of net identifiable assets of the acquired business. The amount of goodwill is recorded on the asset side of the balance sheet (statement of financial position).

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