How much goodwill impairment should sheahan report


Sheahan Company recently acquired three businesses, recognizing goodwill in each acquisition. Acquired goodwill was allocated to the three reporting units: Penny, Nickel, and Dime. Sheahan provides the following information in performing the 2012 annual review for impairment:



Carrying Value

Fair Value

Valuation of Reporting Unit (including Goodwill)

Penny

Tangible Assets

$200,000

$225,000

$365,000


Trademarks

15,000

10,000



Licenses

62,000

75,000



Liabilities

17,000

17,000



Goodwill

85,000

?







Nickel

Tangible Assets

$185,000

$345,000

$330,000


Trademarks

20,000

35,000



Licenses

22,000

22,000



Goodwill

137,000

?







Dime

Tangible Assets

$95,000

$95,000

$185,000


Unpatented Technology

0

35,000



Customer List

44,000

44,000



Goodwill

655,000

?


Required:
(A) Which of Sheahan's reporting units require both steps to test for goodwill impairment??
(B) How much goodwill impairment should Sheahan report for 2012?

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