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Buybacks yes. Acquisitions depend on what is being acquired. Goodwill can be depreciated.
by csdreamer7 7y ago
Buybacks yes.
Acquisitions depend on what is being acquired. Goodwill can be depreciated.
- kgwgk 7y agoGoodwill is not amortized in GAAP accounting for public companies (it can be impaired, but that’s bad). But you’re right, I had forgotten that it may be amortized for tax purposes when it comes from a taxable asset sale (not for an stock-based acquisition).