Intermediate Accounting
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ISBN: 9780136912644
Author: Elizabeth A. Gordon; Jana S. Raedy; Alexander J. Sannella
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Chapter 12, Problem 3BCC
Basis for Conclusions Case 3:
FASB issued ASU 2014-02 in January 2014 to allow private companies an alternative to testing goodwill for impairment.
- 1. Please provide a discussion of why FASB issued the standard.
- 2. What are the primary differences in this standard for private companies and the accounting for goodwill impairments for public companies?
- 3. Explain why FASB chose to allow each of these differences.
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Intermediate Accounting
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