Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Financial Statements of a Company

Question:
Goodwill of a company is shown on the assets side of the Balance Sheet under which head as per Schedule III of the Companies Act 2013 ?
Options:
Current Assets
Non current assets
Fixed assets
Tangible Assets
Correct Answer:
Non current assets
Explanation:
As per Schedule III of the Companies Act 2013, the classified balance sheet in terms of current and non-current assets and current and non-current liabilities have been introduced. The criteria for defining current assets and liabilities has been clearly spelled out with non-current assets and liabilities being the residual items. Hence, goodwill will fall under the sub head "non current assets".