Goodwill Impairment Disclosure under AASB136 from 2005-2010
Journal of Applied Research in Accounting and Finance (JARAF), Vol. 7, No. 2, 2012
25 Pages Posted: 12 Feb 2013
Date Written: February 11, 2013
Abstract
This study examines goodwill reporting disclosures in Australia under AASB 136 – Impairment of Assets from the period 2005 to 2010. It explores the extent to which the disclosures complied with the mandatory requirements for impairment testing for goodwill after the implementation of the ‘impairment regime’ in AASB 136. Using a sample of 287 Australian-listed firms, we found improved compliance with almost all disclosure items explored, while non-disclosure was found to be higher for more complicated disclosures. Several firms persistently provided no required disclosures. These findings suggest that some auditors and preparers are failing to comply with mandatory requirements, a potential concern for regulators.
Keywords: goodwill, AASB 136, impairment, Australia
JEL Classification: M40, M41
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