Refer to the situation described in E 11-30, requirement 1. Alliant prepares its financial statements according to
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In E11-30
In 2016, Alliant Corporation acquired Centerpoint, Inc. for $300 million, of which $50 million was allocated to goodwill. At the end of 2018, management has provided the following information for a required goodwill impairment test:
Fair value of Centerpoint, Inc. ................................................. $220 million
Fair value of Centerpoint's net assets (excluding goodwill) ............... 200 million
Book value of Centerpoint's net assets (including goodwill) .............. 250 million
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Determine the amount of goodwill impairment loss Alliant should recognize.
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Intermediate Accounting
ISBN: 9781259722660
9th Edition
Authors: J. David Spiceland, James Sepe, Mark Nelson, Wayne Thomas
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