The Development of Financial Reporting 23

23. Which of the following statements is false?

A. Goodwill is an intangible asset

B. Goodwill is the excess of the price paid for the business, acquired over the net fair value of identifiable assets

C. According to IFRS 3, internally generated goodwill must be shown as an asset on the statement of financial position

D. Goodwill is recognized only where it is the result of a transaction

 

Answer : C