Recognition of Goodwill:
Goodwill is recognized in the financial statements when a business combination occurs.
It is calculated as the difference between the purchase consideration (the price paid for the acquired company) and the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired.
Calculation of Goodwill: The formula for calculating goodwill is:
Goodwill
=
Purchase Price
+
Fair Value of Non-controlling Interest
+
Fair Value of previously held equity interests
−
Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired
Goodwill=Purchase Price+Fair Value of Non-controlling Interest+Fair Value of previously held equity interests−Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired
Purchase Price includes cash, stock, or other consideration transferred.
Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired includes all identifiable assets (like property, plant, and equipment, inventory, and intellectual property) and liabilities (like debts, obligations, and contingent liabilities).