A research report into the use of IFRS 3 (www.intangiblebusiness.com/Content/244 1) concluded: However IFRS 3 has not

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A research report into the use of IFRS 3

(www.intangiblebusiness.com/Content/244 1) concluded:

However IFRS 3 has not been followed, through under valuing intangible assets acquired with a corresponding exaggeration of goodwill. Throughout there is a lack of disclosure. So the rationale justifying acquisitions is inadequate and £21 billion has been lost in an accounting black hole called goodwill.

Discuss reasons for the under valuing of intangibles and exaggeration of goodwill.

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Financial Accounting And Reporting

ISBN: 9780273760887

15th Edition

Authors: Barry Elliott, Jamie Elliott

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