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What is goodwill, and how is it calculated in accounting?
Goodwill is an intangible asset that represents the excess value of a business over its net tangible assets. It is calculated as: Goodwill = Purchase Price - Net Tangible Assets.
How is goodwill treated in accounting, and what happens when it is impaired?
Goodwill is recorded as an asset on the balance sheet and is not amortized. However, it is tested for impairment annually. If impaired, the impairment loss is recognized when the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount.
What are the characteristics of a partnership business?
A partnership is a business owned and operated by two or more individuals, characterized by shared ownership and profits, unlimited personal liability for partners, and partners having equal say in decision-making (unless specified otherwise).
How are profits and losses allocated to partners in a partnership?
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What is the purpose of a capital account in partnership accounting?
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What is the difference between a general partnership and a limited partnership?
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What is a limited liability partnership (LLP), and what benefit does it provide to partners?
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What are the financial statements used in partnership accounting, and what do they report?
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What is the primary objective of cost accounting in an organization?
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What type of cost accounting system is suitable for a company that produces custom or unique products?
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What does the Activity-Based Costing System aim to identify and assign costs to?
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What is the main difference between acquired goodwill and inherent goodwill?
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Why is goodwill not amortized, but rather tested for impairment annually?
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What is the main advantage of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) over a general partnership?
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What is the primary characteristic of a partnership business in terms of ownership and profits?
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What is the main difference between a partnership and a corporation in terms of taxation?
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Study Notes
Goodwill
- Definition: Goodwill is an intangible asset that represents the excess value of a business over its net tangible assets.
- Calculated as: Goodwill = Purchase Price - Net Tangible Assets
- Accounting treatment:
- Recorded as an asset on the balance sheet
- Not amortized, but tested for impairment annually
- Impairment loss is recognized when the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount
- Goodwill is not depreciated, as it is not considered to have a limited useful life
Partnership Business
Definition and Characteristics
- A partnership is a business owned and operated by two or more individuals
- Characteristics:
- Shared ownership and profits
- Unlimited personal liability for partners
- Partners have equal say in decision-making (unless specified otherwise)
Partnership Accounting
- ** Partnership Capital Accounts **
- Each partner has a separate capital account to record their investment and share of profits/losses
- Capital accounts are increased by investments and profits, decreased by withdrawals and losses
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Profit and Loss Allocation
- Profits and losses are allocated to partners based on a predetermined ratio or percentage
- Allocation can be based on capital investment, time devoted, or other agreed-upon methods
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Partnership Financial Statements
- Balance sheet: includes partnership assets, liabilities, and capital accounts
- Income statement: reports partnership revenues, expenses, and net income
Partnership Types
- General Partnership: all partners have unlimited personal liability and are actively involved in the business
- Limited Partnership: has both general partners (with unlimited liability) and limited partners (with limited liability)
- Limited Liability Partnership (LLP): provides limited liability protection for all partners
Goodwill
- Represents the excess value of a business over its net tangible assets
- Calculated as the difference between the purchase price and net tangible assets
- Recorded as an asset on the balance sheet
- Not amortized, but tested for impairment annually
- Impairment loss is recognized when the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount
- Not depreciated, as it is not considered to have a limited useful life
Partnership Business
Definition and Characteristics
- A business owned and operated by two or more individuals
- Shared ownership and profits among partners
- Unlimited personal liability for partners
- Partners have equal say in decision-making (unless specified otherwise)
Partnership Accounting
Capital Accounts
- Each partner has a separate capital account to record their investment and share of profits/losses
- Capital accounts are increased by investments and profits, decreased by withdrawals and losses
Profit and Loss Allocation
- Profits and losses are allocated to partners based on a predetermined ratio or percentage
- Allocation can be based on capital investment, time devoted, or other agreed-upon methods
Partnership Financial Statements
- Balance sheet: includes partnership assets, liabilities, and capital accounts
- Income statement: reports partnership revenues, expenses, and net income
Partnership Types
General Partnership
- All partners have unlimited personal liability and are actively involved in the business
Limited Partnership
- Has both general partners (with unlimited liability) and limited partners (with limited liability)
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
- Provides limited liability protection for all partners
Cost Accounting
- Cost accounting is a crucial process for management decision-making, involving the collection, analysis, and reporting of cost information.
- The main objectives of cost accounting are to determine the cost of products/services, identify areas for cost reduction, and provide cost information for decision-making.
- There are three main types of cost accounting systems: Job Costing System (for custom products), Process Costing System (for mass-produced products), and Activity-Based Costing System (to identify and assign costs to activities).
Goodwill
- Goodwill is an intangible asset representing the excess value of a business over its net asset value.
- Goodwill is calculated by subtracting the net asset value from the purchase price.
- There are two main types of goodwill: Acquired Goodwill (purchased as part of a business acquisition) and Inherent Goodwill (exists within a business due to its reputation, customer base, etc.).
- Unlike other intangible assets, goodwill is not amortized, but rather tested for impairment annually.
Partnership Business
- A partnership is a business owned and operated by two or more individuals, with shared ownership and profits.
- There are three main types of partnerships: General Partnership (all partners have equal rights and liabilities), Limited Partnership (limited partners have no management role and limited liability), and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) (combines features of partnerships and corporations).
- Key characteristics of partnerships include unlimited liability for general partners, flexibility in management and decision-making, and taxation at the individual level (partnership income is only taxed once).
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Learn about goodwill, an intangible asset that represents the excess value of a business over its net tangible assets. Understand its calculation, accounting treatment, and impairment testing.
