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What is goodwill, and how is it accounted for in financial statements?
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Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired in a business acquisition. You should explain how it is recognized as an intangible asset on the balance sheet and how it is subject to annual impairment testing rather than amortization.
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