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Determine the amount of goodwill?

Plant and Machinery 190000
Motor Vehicle 170000
Stock 60000
Current Liabilities 50000
Purchase consideration 400000

 

A. ₦110 000
B. ₦ 80 000
C. ₦ 90 000
D. ₦ 30 000

Correct Answer:

Option D – ₦ 30 000

Explanation

Assets
Plant and Machinery 190000
Motor Vehicle 170000
Stock 60000
420,000
Less Liabilities 50000
Value / Net worth of the business 370,000

Purchase Consideration less worth of the business
400,000 – N 370,000

= N30,000

Goodwill is an asset that can not be seen or touched. It is referred to as an intangible asset.
Goodwill is generated as maybe the good name of the business, the confidence of the customers and the product of the business. It is quantifiable by the management and monetary terms.

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