1. Is goodwill calculated in mergers? 2. if a sole proprietor acquires another sole proprietor then would goodwill be calculated and shown in Trial balance? thanks
1 – merger accounting is no longer allowed. So, in a business combination there has to be an acquirer and an acquiree. Therefore, in any business combination – or combination of businesses – goodwill should be calculated
2 – no, IFRS applies only to incorporated entities.