9.10 Disposal considerations (goodwill)

A gain or loss that results from the disposal of a business should be recognized at the date of sale. In most cases, such a gain or loss may not be significant when impairment losses have been recognized at the time the disposal group meets the held for sale criteria (or upon the expectation to sell) and is subsequently adjusted to its fair value less cost to sell prior to the disposition. At the time of sale, assets, including any goodwill, and liabilities included in the carrying amount of the disposal group will be factored into the determination of gain or loss on the disposal of a business.Example BCG 9-23 demonstrates the goodwill accounting considerations when disposing of a business that is a portion of a reporting unit.EXAMPLE BCG 9-23Disposal of a business that is a portion of a reporting unitCompany A is a calendar year-end diversified manufacturing company that has an electronics reporting unit. The electronics reporting unit includes two geographically based businesses, on...