Regular Corp. has four divisions. One of them, Zolo Products, was acquired on January 1, 2016, for $400,000,000, and recorded goodwill of $50,000,000 as a result of that purchase. At December 31, 2016, Zolo Products had a fair value (including goodwill) of $379,000,000. The carrying value of the company's net assets at December 31, 2016 was $356,000,000 (including goodwill). What amount of loss on impairment of goodwill should Regular record in 2016?
A) $21,000,000
B) $44,000,000
C) $23,000,000
D) -0-

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The Answer of Regular Corp. has four divisions. One of them, Zolo Products, was acquired on January 1, 2016, for $400,000,000, and recorded goodwill of $50,000,000 as a result of that purchase. At December 31, 2016, Zolo Products had a fair value (including goodwill) of $379,000,000. The carrying value of the company's net assets at December 31, 2016 was $356,000,000 (including goodwill). What amount of loss on impairment of goodwill should Regular record in 2016?
A) $21,000,000
B) $44,000,000
C) $23,000,000
D) -0-