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A) Had FAS 142 not been in effect, allowing goodwill to be amortizable, estimate the amount of amortization that would be expensed in 2007 using a straight-line method over 40 years, had goodwill not been impaired.

B) In 2008, Talbots decided to discontinue operations of J.Jill. Briefly explain what will happen to the estimated future amortization expenses as a result of Talbot’s decision to discontinue operations of their J. Jill acquisition. Use Note 4 of Talbots 10-K to inform you.

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The accounting treatment of goodwill has undergone significant change with the implementation of various accounting standards. Before the adoption of FAS 142 (Financial Accounting Standards No. 142), goodwill was amortized over its useful life. This method provided a systematic allocation of the cost of acquiring an entity over a designated period, reflecting the consumption of economic benefits. Under FAS 142, however, goodwill is no longer amortized but instead tested annually for impairment, emphasizing a more conservative approach aligned with the true economic state of the assets.

A) If FAS 142 had not been in effect in 2007, goodwill would continue to be amortized systematically over its useful life. Assuming permissibility of amortization and a 40-year life, the annual amortization expense can be calculated based on the goodwill recognized at that time. For instance, if the goodwill established from an acquisition was, say, $4 million, then the yearly amortization expense would be $4 million divided by 40 years, resulting in $100,000 annually.

Therefore, for 2007, the amortization expense attributable to goodwill prior to impairment would have been approximately $100,000. This expense would be recorded as part of the company's operating costs, impacting net income, although no impairment adjustments would be necessary unless a decline in asset value was recognized separately. The key assumption here is that the goodwill was not impaired in 2007; if impairment had occurred, then the amortization approach would be superseded by impairment testing under current standards.

B) In 2008, Talbots decided to discontinue operations related to J. Jill. According to Note 4 of Talbots' 10-K report, the decision to exit a segment typically leads to a reassessment of the related goodwill and intangible assets associated with that segment. When operations are discontinued, the estimated future amortization expense associated with the specific goodwill allocated to the J. Jill segment would cease. This is because, with the discontinuation of the segment, the assets associated with it are no longer expected to generate future economic benefits, and thus, further amortization related to those assets would stop.

Under the standard accounting practice, the discontinuation would trigger an impairment review of the goodwill allocated to the J. Jill segment. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, an impairment loss must be recognized, reducing the goodwill on the books. Once impaired, future amortization related to that goodwill would be eliminated entirely. Consequently, the estimated future amortization expenses would decrease significantly or cease altogether, reflecting the company's strategic decision to exit the segment and the impairment of associated assets.

This treatment aligns with accounting principles that require discontinuing amortization upon disposal or cessation of a segment's operations, as the assets are no longer expected to produce future benefits. The impact of this decision on the financial statements is substantial, as it can result in a write-down of goodwill and reductions in future expenses, thereby affecting profitability and asset valuation.

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