According to GAAP Regarding Amortization of Goodwill and Other Intangible

Multiple Choice

According to GAAP regarding amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets, which of the following statements is true?

A) Goodwill recognized in consolidation must be amortized over 20 years.
B) Goodwill recognized in consolidation must be expensed in the period of acquisition.
C) Goodwill recognized in consolidation will not be amortized but subject to an annual test for impairment.
D) Goodwill recognized in consolidation can never be written off.
E) Goodwill recognized in consolidation must be amortized over 40 years.