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FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other

Authoritative US GAAP research starting point for goodwill, identifiable intangible assets, internal use software, useful lives, amortization, impairment, and related disclosures.

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Financial Accounting Foundation
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Topic 350 as accessed 2026-08-08
Relevant parts
Topic 350; start with Subtopic 350-30 for other intangibles and follow its links to the applicable neighboring model
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Topic 350 is the organizing authority, not a shortcut around scope. A research memo must first identify whether the item is goodwill, another acquired intangible, internal-use software, a hosting implementation cost, or a matter directed to another Topic. It must also declare the reporting period, entity scope, elections, and adoption status before using current or pending content.