Question : Assertion (A): A new business is likely to have lesser goodwill.
Reason (R): Goodwill is an intangible asset.

Option 1: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Option 2: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Option 3: Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false

Option 4: Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true

Question : Assertion (A): Goodwill requires adjustment at the time of reconstitution of a firm.
Reason (R): The nature and location of business do not affect the valuation of goodwill.

Option 1: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Option 2: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Option 3: Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false

Option 4: Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true

Question : Assertion (A): Purchased goodwill means goodwill for which a consideration has been paid.
Reason (R): It is shown in Balance Sheet as a liability.

Option 1: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Option 2: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion

Option 3: Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false

Option 4: Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true

Question : Assertion (A): Over a period of time, a well-established business develops an advantage of good name, reputation and wide business connections.
Reason (R): Self-generated goodwill is shown as an asset in the books.

Option 1: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Option 2: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Option 3: Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false

Option 4: Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true

Question : Assertion (A): Any firm that earns normal profits or is incurring losses has no goodwill.
Reason (R): Goodwill is the value of the reputation of a firm in respect of the profits expected in future over and above the normal profits.

Option 1: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Option 2: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

Option 3: Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false

Option 4: Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true