Sometimes companies purchase businesses for more than what they are actually worth. The difference between a business' actual worth and what someone pays for that business is referred to as goodwill.

Sometimes a retail business is more than the sum of it's parts. It's not uncommon for a business owner to sell his business for more than the value derived from experts and analysts. The difference ...

Goodwill impairment charges demonstrate mistakes made in the past by management teams, but they don't hurt current-year cash ...

Divorce is a complex process and for dental practice owners, it can become even more challenging when it comes to the division of assets, particularly the valuation of the practice. One of the key ...

When you feel good about something, you’re usually willing to pay more for it. It’s the same concept when a company considers acquiring another. As a result, acquiring companies are often willing to ...