Which of the following statements is true about goodwill? O a. Goodwill may be recorded when it is identified within a company. O b. Goodwill may be recorded when a company has exceptional customer relations. O c. Goodwill may be recorded when the fair value of a company's assets exceeds their cost. O d. Goodwill may be recorded when one company acquires another in a business combination.

Which of the following statements is true about goodwill? O a. Goodwill may be recorded when it is identified within a company. O b. Goodwill may be recorded when a company has exceptional customer relations. O c. Goodwill may be recorded when the fair value of a company's assets exceeds their cost. O d. Goodwill may be recorded when one company acquires another in a business combination.

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