How to record goodwill impairment
Recognition of an impairment loss when the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value in a qualitative or quantitative assessment.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impairment Loss on Goodwill | Expense | 50,000.00 | - |
| Goodwill | Asset | - | 50,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Under ASC 350, goodwill is tested annually for impairment. If the fair value is less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference, limited to the total amount of goodwill.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Record via a manual journal entry in the General Ledger module as goodwill is usually not an automated subledger asset.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Significant decline in stock price, adverse change in legal factors, or unplanned competition.
📄 Required Documentation
Fair value valuation report, discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, and board minutes approving the write-down.
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