Which statement about negative goodwill is true?
A) Negative goodwill is not recorded.
B) Negative goodwill should be recorded as a direct credit to retained earnings.
C) Negative goodwill should be allocated proportionately to reduce the cost of all assets acquired on the basis of their relative market values.
D) Negative goodwill should be allocated proportionately to reduce the cost of all assets acquired except long-term investments and other financial assets on the basis of their relative market values.
A
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