Combining Reporting Units
I have read through FAS 141 and 142, but I can't seem to find an answer to this:
If a company acquires another company with 4 reporting units, can those reporting units and their goodwill be combined into a single goodwill account, such as "enterprise goodwill"? Also, once goodwill is impaired, what is the account method used once impairment no longer exists? Will the goodwill remain at the impaired level, and any recovery of impairment is not recognized?
Thanks for any help.