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Option #1: Goodwill Impairment Test Assume that the equity method Equity Investment account relating to a subsidiary has a reported balance of $6,250,000, including a carrying value of goodwill of $619,000

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Option #1: Goodwill Impairment Test

Assume that the equity method Equity Investment account relating to a subsidiary has a reported balance of $6,250,000, including a carrying value of goodwill of $619,000.  You currently value that subsidiary at $5,625,000, and estimate that the fair value of the subsidiary's net assets, other than goodwill, is $5,375,000.

Submission Requirements:

Attach a PowerPoint presentation indicating:

• The steps required in assessing for goodwill impairment.
• The determination if the above scenario indicates that goodwill is impaired (showing all work).
• The required journal entries if indeed there is goodwill impairment.
• Review the grading rubric following this assignment, to understand how you will be graded on this assignment. Reach out to your instructor if you have questions about the assignment.