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State True or False with reasons :
Goodwill is not a fictitious asset

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This statement is False.
Goodwill is intangible/invisible asset for the business. Main factor affecting value of goodwill is the earning capacity of the business which can‘t be steady during the life period of business. So we can say that Goodwill is a fictitious asset.
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Chapter 9: Final Accounts of a Proprietary Concern - EXERCISE [Page 317]

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Balbharati Book Keeping and Accountancy [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 9 Final Accounts of a Proprietary Concern
EXERCISE | Q 4. 4) | Page 317

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