Goodwill Impairment Testing
Course Description:
This course provides an overview of goodwill impairment testing. The accounting and reporting requirements related to goodwill are prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in ASC Topic 350-20. This course focuses on topics such as the initial recognition of goodwill and subsequent measurement requirements including the accounting alternative allowed for certain eligible entities. This course also addresses the disclosure requirements for goodwill and is current through the issuance of ASU 2019-06.
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify the recognition requirements related to goodwill
• Recognize overall characteristics of goodwill impairment testing
• Differentiate between the qualitative and quantitative test of goodwill impairment
• Identify key characteristics of the accounting alternative for goodwill
• List the key disclosure requirements for goodwill and goodwill impairment losses
Course Number:
KC08
NASBA Field of Study:
Accounting
Level:
Basic
Author/Instructor:
Kelen F. Camehl, CPA, MBA
Publication Date:
December 2021
CPE Credits:
2
Prerequisites:
None
Advanced Preparation:
None
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