1. Why is fair value accounting so important to companies such as News Corporation (mentioned in the...

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1. Why is fair value accounting so important to companies such as News Corporation (mentioned in the chapter) that have substantial investments in goodwill recorded on their balance sheets?
2. News Corporation uses a discounted free cash flow valuation approach when assessing goodwill impairment. This valuation approach corresponds to which level of the FASB’s fair value measurement hierarchy?
3. Why doesn’t News Corporation use a Level 1 fair value measurement to assess goodwill impairment?

Goodwill
Goodwill is an important concept and terminology in accounting which means good reputation. The word goodwill is used at various places in accounting but it is recognized only at the time of a business combination. There are generally two types of...
Corporation
A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow (FCF) represents the cash a company generates after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and maintain its capital assets. Unlike earnings or net income, free cash flow is a measure of profitability that excludes the...
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Financial Reporting and Analysis

ISBN: 978-0078025679

6th edition

Authors: Flawrence Revsine, Daniel Collins, Bruce, Mittelstaedt, Leon

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