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Goodwill गुडविल

The extra amount paid to buy a business above the value of its net assets. Recorded on the balance sheet.

हिंदी में: गुडविल

किसी कारोबार को उसकी शुद्ध संपत्ति से ज़्यादा में ख़रीदने पर दिया गया अतिरिक्त मूल्य। बैलेंस शीट में दर्ज।

How it is used in the lessons

Goodwill and intangible assets appear when a company buys another business for more than its net assets.

From How to Read a Balance Sheet

Key audit matters (KAM): for listed companies, the areas the auditor found most significant, such as revenue recognition or valuation of goodwill.

From How to Read an Annual Report

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