Example of a Goodwill Calculation Here's a hypothetical example to show how goodwill is calculated. Let's say that Company A acquires Company B for $4 million. Company B has assets equaling $2.8 ...

Here's a hypothetical example to show how goodwill is calculated. Let's say that Company A acquires Company B for $4 million. Company B has assets equaling $2.8 million and liabilities equaling ...