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Question
How is goodwill calculated under the super profits method?
Solution
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Purchase of super profit method: Goodwill is calculated by multiplying the super profit by a certain number of years of purchase.
Goodwill = Super profit × No. of years of purchase -
Annuity method: Value of goodwill is calculated by multiplying the super profit with the present value of the annuity.
Goodwill = Super profit × Present value annuity factor - Capitalisation of super profit method:
Goodwill = `"Super profit"/"Normal rate of return" xx 100`
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