Although not excessive, Goodwill is 22% of GE's assets on the 2017 Balance Sheet. At $84 Billion Goodwill is the single largest asset entry. Goodwill exceeds Property, Plant & Equipment by 56%. The ...

Determining a reasonable goodwill figure for a company’s balance sheet is no easy task. There is no universal rule on how to figure out goodwill, which adds value to the company. Goodwill is ...

Q: What’s “goodwill” on a balance sheet? A: Goodwill is an intangible asset listed on a company’s balance sheet if it has acquired another company, paying a premium over the intrinsic value. On the ...

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has a project to review accounting for goodwill subsequent to its acquisition — again. The issue is whether to continue goodwill impairment testing as required ...

Goodwill impairment charges demonstrate mistakes made in the past by management teams, but they don't hurt current-year cash ...

Previously, we discussed some ways to improve cash flow within a company. This evolved from a question that was posed by contractors on a message board regarding the difference between profits and ...

Balance sheets are one of three important financial statements all investors should understand. By understanding how to read a balance sheet, you can get valuable insight into a company's financial ...