Goodwill in an intangible asset. It can be purchased or internally-generated.
Purchased goodwill can occur when a businesses purchases a company's assets for more than their fair value.
Internally-generated goodwill can arise for a few reasons, such as the fact that a company develops a reputation in the industry and in the market. Such a factor is an asset to the company, but is not tangible. I believe accounting principles are fairly restrictive on this type of goodwill.
1. Goodwill is an intangible asset as it doesn't have any physical existence it can be treated as fixed assets as goodwill is generally amortized in more than one fiscal year like any tangible asset
fictitious asset for exampal like this (miscellanous expenditure)
Goodwill is an unidentifiable asset
goodwill must be treated as tangible asset because it holds great value for the company. but analysts treat as an intangible asset .
Goodwill is an intangible asset because it does not have any tangible physicle existance and nobody can touch or see it.
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The answer is neither one. Accounts receivable are a current asset; neither an intangible asset (e.g. goodwill) nor a fixed asset (e.g. plant and equipment).
A fictitious asset is a claimed asset that does not actually exist. It is considered fraud to claim a fictitious asset.
Goodwill in an intangible asset. It can be purchased or internally-generated. Purchased goodwill can occur when a businesses purchases a company's assets for more than their fair value. Internally-generated goodwill can arise for a few reasons, such as the fact that a company develops a reputation in the industry and in the market. Such a factor is an asset to the company, but is not tangible. I believe accounting principles are fairly restrictive on this type of goodwill.
A fictitious asset is one that doesn't have a resale value. A prepayment, such as a gift card balance, is a fictitious asset.
1. Goodwill is an intangible asset as it doesn't have any physical existence it can be treated as fixed assets as goodwill is generally amortized in more than one fiscal year like any tangible asset
According to the FASB, goodwill is defined as an asset.
An intangible fixed asset is one that cannot be physically seen or touched. Goodwill or brand loyalty is an example. A firm like Coca-Cola would most likely include a quantification of their good will as an intangible fixed asset on their balance sheet.
fictitious asset for exampal like this (miscellanous expenditure)
Goodwill is an unidentifiable asset
Goodwill is an intangible asset because it does not have any tangible physicle existance and nobody can touch or see it.
goodwill must be treated as tangible asset because it holds great value for the company. but analysts treat as an intangible asset .