Crash Co acquired 70% of Bang Co’s 100,000 $1 ordinary shares for $800,000 when the retained earnings of Bang Co were $570,000. Bang Co also has an internally developed customer list which has been independently valued at $90,000. The non-controlling interest in Bang Co was judged to have a fair value of $220,000 at the date of acquisition. What was the goodwill arising on the acquisition? ? $130,000 ? $450,000 ? $380,000 ? $350,000 Why Intangible asset is not included in the Goodwill calculation?
Where and how do you believe the intangible asset should be included within the goodwill calculation? What is the answer to the question you’ve written out?