alleryStart learning →When can amalgamation goodwill be amortised beyond five years?
AIf a longer life is justified
BWhenever directors choose
COnly if shares listed
DOnly after ten years
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. If a longer life is justified
Five years is a prudent ceiling that may be exceeded only when a somewhat longer period can be justified.
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