In: Accounting
If the assets of a subsidiary are reported at below fair value in the balance sheet at the date of acquisition, and a fair value adjustment is not undertaken as part of the consolidation process, will goodwill be overstated? Why or why not?
If the assets of a subsidiary are reported at below fair value in the balance sheet at the date of acquisition, and a fair value adjustment is not undertaken as part of the consolidation process in that case goodwill will be overstated because when the doing the acquisition analysis, the purchase consideration will be compared with net assets acquired at book value which is less than the fair value resulting in more goodwill .