1. Identify and cite the relevant topics/subtopics from the FASB Accounting Standards Codi?cation for this case.
2. Identify the speci?c accounting issue that you believe needs to be initially addressed for JE's consideration of goodwill with regards to both Dynamic and ZD.
3. What does the qualitative evidence from the case indicate about whether JE should perform the two-step impairment test? In your response, identify speci?c factors discussed in the Codi?cation and relate them to the information provided to you in the case.
4. Beyond the assessment of qualitative factors, what other evidence should be considered for the purposes of the analysis? What does this information suggest? With respect to Dynamic, what do you think is the most appropriate fair value amount to use in assessing the fair value of this reporting unit? Explain. Why is this important?
5. Based upon the information provided above, should Dynamic and ZD be combined or separated for the purposes of the goodwill analysis? Explain. Why is this important?
6. Based upon your initial analysis, do you think the $200 million goodwill balance (i.e., the $150 million for Dynamic and the $50 million for ZD) is the appropriate valuation for goodwill on the December 31, 2014 balance sheet of JE?
7. Prepare a memo detailing the issues involved, the judgments you made in connection with the authoritative literature, and your recommendation for the direction of the goodwill valuation as it relates to Dynamic and ZD (i.e., does the evidence suggest further action is required in determining the appropriate valuation of goodwill? If so, what steps need to be taken?).