FASB advances goodwill triggering event standard update
By 
Maria L. Murphy2021-02-12T17:51:00
The Financial Accounting Standards Board ruled tentatively to move forward with and expand the scope of its proposed standard update regarding goodwill triggering events under Topic 350. The standard is expected to be finalized in March.
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