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Basic Question 0 of 6

What is the maximum period over which a company may amortize the cost of goodwill for financial reporting?

A. Five years
B. 40 years
C. It is not amortized.

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teddajr Goodwill is not amortized, but is subject to impairment test (annually).
YOUCANDOIT impairment occurs when fair value < carrying value of goodwill
Inaganti6 @Youcandoit awful kind of you to motivate strangers
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Learning Outcome Statements

describe characteristics of a well-functioning financial system

CFA® 2025 Level I Curriculum, Volume 3, Module 1.