In: Accounting
In 2018, Martin Corp. acquired Glynco and recorded goodwill of $100 million. Martin considers Glynco a separate reporting unit. By the end of 2021, the net assets (including goodwill) of Glynco are $320 million and its estimated fair value is $260 million. The amount of the impairment loss that Martin would record for goodwill at the end of 2021 is:
Multiple Choice
$0.
$60 million.
$40 million.
$160 million.
Impairment loss = Carrying value - fair value
= $320 - $260
= $60 million
The amount of the impairment loss that Martin would record for goodwill at the end of 2021 is = $60 million.