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1.Because Disney has developed its brand name itself instead ofpurchasing it from another company, no value is recognized in thefinancial statements. However, Disney does recognize the costs ofregistering and successfully defending its rights andtrademarks.

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The Company is required to testgoodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets forimpairment on an annual basis and between annual tests if currentevents or circumstances require an interim impairment assessment.Goodwill is allocated to various reporting units, which aregenerally an operating segment or one reporting level below theoperating segment. The Company compares the fair value of eachreporting unit to its carrying amount to determine if there ispotential goodwill impairment. If the fair value of a reportingunit is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss isrecorded to the extent that the fair value of the goodwill withinthe reporting unit is less than the carrying value of its goodwill.Amortizable intangible assets are generally amortized on astraight-line basis over periods of up to 40 years.

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Information regarding the impairment of goodwill that specifically concerns Simon is related to the acquisition of Pizazz, Inc., (the leading manufacturer of hair color products in the U.S.) that occurred in 2016 and resulted Salon Solutions recording $125 million in goodwill related to this acquisition in 2016. After acquisition, Pizazz Inc. continues to operate as a separate company and is considered a reporting unit. At the end of 2017, events and circumstances indicated that it is “more likely than not” that the fair value of Pizazz is less than book value. Simon determined the following information pertaining to Pizazz: As of 12/31/17 the book value of Pizazz’s net assets is $560 million, including the $125 million in goodwill. Pizazz’s estimated fair value as of 12/31/17 is $445 million, and the fair value of all its identifiable tangible and intangible assets, excluding goodwill, is estimated to be $425 million. These estimates were based on prices of comparable businesses. Your firm has delegated to you the task of determining the treatment of goodwill impairment.works cited page)

1. What is the current standards that govern US GAAP treatment of goodwill?

2. What is the current standards that govern US GAAP treatment of goodwill impairment and how to determine the amount of the goodwill impairment loss using the data pertaining to Salon Solutions given above.

3. Prepare the journal entry to record the impairment loss and explain how this loss is reported on the income statement (ignore income tax effects). In addition, if an impairment loss is recorded, indicate the amount of goodwill to be reported on the statement of financial position as of 12/31/17.

4. Whether early adoption of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Update (FASB ASU) 2017-04 is allowed, and if so, how to determine the amount of the goodwill impairment loss based on early adoption of FASB ASU 2017-04 using the goodwill data pertaining to Salon Solutions given above. Also, if applicable, prepare the journal entry to record the impairment loss per FASB ASU 2017-04 should Salon Solution’s owner elect to adopt FASB ASU 2017-04 early. In addition, if an impairment loss is recorded, indicate the amount of goodwill to be reported on the statement of financial position as of 12/31/17.

5. The required financial statement note disclosures regarding goodwill impairment assuming Salon Solution’s President elects to adopt FASB ASU 2017-04 early (ignore income tax effects).

Read the 2015 annual report of Air France – KLM and answer the 20 questions asked regarding the accounting issues. Link is provided below:

http://www.airfranceklm.com/sites/default/files/publications/afkl_registration_doc_2015.pdf

1. Air France-KLM reports ‘Consolidated statement of recognized income and expenses’ for the year ended December 31, 2015. If this statement was a U.S. GAAP statement, what would be the title of this statement?

a. Consolidated statement of total net income

b. Consolidated statement of other comprehensive income

c. Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

d. Consolidated statement of recognized net income

2. What method does Air France-KLM use for the Statement of Cash Flows?

a. Indirect method

b. Direct method

c. Gross method

d. Net method

3. The basic and diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2015, indicates that Air France-KLM has:

a. no convertible debts.

b. some dilutive securities.

c. no preferred stocks.

d. some treasury stocks.

4. What method is used to account for investments in companies over which Air France-KLM can ‘exercise significant influence on financial and operating policy decisions?’

a. Cost method

b. Liability method

c. Equity method

d. Fair value method

5. Sale of passenger tickets is accounted for at the time of ticket sale as:

a. Sales revenue

b. Deferred revenue

c. Contingent asset

d. No recognition

6. How does Air France account for business combination costs other than those related to the issuance of debt or equity securities?

a. Expensed as incurred

b. Capitalized as incurred

c. Included in goodwill

d. Used to offset fair value of the acquisition

7. Which of the following is not an ‘accumulated other comprehensive income’ item among those reported in the ‘reserves and retained earnings’ in the 2015 consolidated balance sheet of Air France-KLM?

a. Available for sale securities reserves.

b. Derivatives reserves.

c. Legal reserves.

d. Pension defined benefits reserves.

8. What is the carrying amount of investments in debt and equity securities that are classified as available-for-sale?

a. Fair value Cost

b. Amortized cost

c. Lower of cost or market

9. Inventories are carried at:

a. The lower of the first-in-first-out cost or net realizable value.

b. The first-in-first-out cost.

c. The lower of the weighted-average cost or net realizable value.

d. The weighted-average cost.

10. Air France-KLM classifies its frequent flyer programs as:

a. Noncurrent liability

b. Current liability

c. Current asset

d. Other debt

11. The followings are included in Air France-KLM’s intangible assets, except for:

a. Trademarks

b. Leased aircraft

c. Customer relationships

d. Slots for takeoff and landing

12. Air France-KLM reports bank overdrafts as:

a. A contra account to cash and cash equivalents.

b. A current liability.

c. An expense.

d. A bank deposits in transit.

13. Which method does Air France-KLM use to record depreciation expense for its flight equipment?

a. The activity-based method.

b. The sum-of-years’-digit method.

c. The straight-line method.

d. The group method.

14. Which accounting standards does Air France-KLM use?

a. U.S. GAAP

b. French GAAP

c. Netherlands GAAP

d. International Financial Reporting Standards

15. As of December 31, 2015, what assets are held for sale?

a. Land

b. Aircraft

c. Equipment

d. Buildings

16. Which of the following is included in ‘income from operating activities’ but not in ‘income from current operations?

a. Sale of aircraft equipment

b. Research and development costs

c. Bad debt expense

d. Interest revenue

17. Which of the following is not true about accounting treatment for the overhaul cost of major airframe and engine?

a. The cost is treated as separate asset component.

b. The cost is capitalized.

c. The cost is depreciated over the remaining useful life.

d. The cost is expensed as incurred.

18. How are financial assets accounted for if the Air France-KLM intends to sell them in the near future to realize capital gains?

a. At fair value with fair value changes recognized in the current period profit and loss

b. At fair value with fair value changes recognized as other comprehensive income

c. At cost with no recognition of fair value changes

d. At amortized cost with no recognition of fair value changes

19. Which of the following is not true about impairment test?

a. Tangible fixed assets, intangible assets, goodwill, and other assets with indefinite useful life are subject to an impairment test.

b. The impairment test is done at least once a year.

c. Recoverable value is the lower of the net realizable value and value in use.

d. The value in use is determined according to the discounted future cash flow method.

20. Which of the following is not an ‘other non-current income and expenses’ item?

a. Restructuring costs

b. Gains and losses on disposal of shares available for sale

c. Gains and losses on disposal of subsidiaries and affiliates

d. Gains and losses on sale of trading securities

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