英文摘要 |
This study examines the reliability of goodwill recognized in a business combination under International Financial Reporting Standards No. 3 (IFRS 3). In particular, this study investigates how contracting incentives, and exchange-delisting concerns, affect managerial discretion in accounting choices for the allocation of the purchase price between goodwill and identifiable definite-life intangible assets in a business combination in the pre-International Accounting Standards No. 36 (IAS 36) period and post-IAS 36 period. This study finds that acquirers with debt covenant concerns are more likely to allocate a high proportion of purchase price to goodwill in the pre-IAS 36 period than in the post-IAS 36 period. In addition, this study finds that acquirers with managerial bonus scheme are more likely to allocate a high proportion of purchase price to goodwill in the post-IAS 36 period, while this positive association is mitigated by audit committee. |