Question
How is goodwill calculated under the super profits method?

Answer

  1. Purchase of super profit method: Goodwill is calculated by multiplying the super profit by a certain number of years of purchase.
    Goodwill = Super profit × No. of years of purchase

  2. Annuity method: Value of goodwill is calculated by multiplying the super profit with the present value of the annuity.
    Goodwill = Super profit × Present value annuity factor

  3. Capitalisation of super profit method:
    Goodwill = $\frac{\text { Super profit }}{\text { Normal rate of return }} \times 100$

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