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Understanding Goodwill in Business Combinations

April 27, 2024
Nizam Shajani, Partner, LLM, CPA, CA, TEP, MBA
Accounting, Tax Planning

Goodwill represents a crucial intangible asset that often arises during the acquisition of one corporation by another. This asset reflects the premium paid over the fair market value of the net assets (tangible and intangible) acquired. It captures elements that…

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