Question

Ajax is reviewing its previous 100% acquisition of Baxter to determine if there is goodwill impairment. At December 31, 2020 Ajax has recorded Goodwill of $330,000 on its books relating to this acquisition. At December 31, 2020, Baxter had a book value of net assets of $400,000 (excluding goodwill) and an estimated fair value for the company of $600,000. What is the amount (if any) of the goodwill write-off required to be booked by Ajax at December 31, 2020 under the FASB rules effective in 2020.

Answer 1

Baxter

The amount of the Goodwill write-off required to be booked by Ajax at December 31, 2020 under the FASB rules effective in 2020 is:

= $130,000.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Recorded Goodwill = $330,000

Book value of net assets = $400,000

Book value of all assets = $730,000 ($400,000 + $330,000)

Estimated fair value of company = $600,000

Goodwill impairment = $130,000 ($730,000 - $600,000)

b) The Goodwill impairment of $130,000 arose when the book value or the carrying amount exceeded the estimated fair value.