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Chapter 22

1.3 Translating goodwill

Goodwill should be calculated in the functional currency of the subsidiary.

According to IAS 21, goodwill should be treated like other assets of the
subsidiary and therefore translated at the reporting date using the
closing rate.

Illustrations and further practice

Now try Illustration 2 from Chapter 22.

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