Concept introduction:
When we purchase a company in any value and the amount paid by us is more than the net assets value of the company then the balance amount which is paid in excess is transferred to the
Requirement 1:
To calculate:
Amount of goodwill.
Concept introduction:
When we purchase a company in any value and the amount paid by us is more than the net assets value of the company then the balance amount which is paid in excess is transferred to the goodwill account. This type of goodwill arises when there more amount paid by us and we received less net assets.
Requirement 2:
To prepare:
Concept introduction:
When we purchase a company in any value and the amount paid by us is more than the net assets value of the company then the balance amount which is paid in excess is transferred to the goodwill account. This type of goodwill arises when there more amount paid by us and we received less net assets.
Requirement 3:
To prepare:
Journal Entry if we acquired the net assets of the company.
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