goodwillForums › ACCA Forums › ACCA FR Financial Reporting Forums › goodwillThis topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 3 years ago by mrjonbain.Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)AuthorPosts April 29, 2021 at 7:46 pm #619215 deekshabeeParticipantTopics: 25Replies: 22☆Why is negative goodwill credited to the statement of profit & loss? Someone, please explain in simple words. May 2, 2021 at 11:19 am #619424 mrjonbainModeratorTopics: 6Replies: 2310☆☆☆☆☆It’s basically because the parent has effectively obtained something for less than its book value ( a bargain purchase) and so this gain is recognised as profit in income statement. Hope this helps. May 4, 2021 at 8:23 am #619603 deekshabeeParticipantTopics: 25Replies: 22☆okayyyy, thank you. May 4, 2021 at 9:18 am #619608 mrjonbainModeratorTopics: 6Replies: 2310☆☆☆☆☆You are welcome.AuthorPostsViewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)You must be logged in to reply to this topic.Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In