When a company purchases another, it often pays more than the net fair value of the target's assets and liabilities. This excess is recorded as goodwill, an intangible asset reflecting brand strength, ...

J.B. Maverick is an active trader, commodity futures broker, and stock market analyst 17+ years of experience, in addition to 10+ years of experience as a finance writer and book editor. Charlene ...

Divorce is a complex process and for dental practice owners, it can become even more challenging when it comes to the division of assets, particularly the valuation of the practice. One of the key ...

Goodwill is an intangible business asset that includes attributes such as the business’ reputation, client and supplier relationships and potential for repeat business. In the closely-held business ...

The Arizona Court of Appeals in Phoenix has thrown out a divorce court's calculation of the amount that the ex-wife of Greenberg Traurig partner E. Jeffrey Walsh deserves for the value of his ...

Business goodwill is an intangible asset owned by and associated with the operation of a company. Goodwill is the premium that is paid when a business is acquired. If a business is acquired for more ...

In reading your article, “A New Day for Business Combinations,” (June 08, page 34) I had some questions regarding [FASB] statement 141(R). A client purchases a company for $20 million. The company has ...