Goodwill
type: Class
preferred label: Reputation
alternative label: 商誉
subclass of: RCYl3LbuEyYdPvG9kHxRa3a
definition: Goodwill is an intangible asset that represents the value of a business beyond its tangible assets and liabilities. It arises when one company acquires another for a price higher than the fair market value of its net identifiable assets. It also represents elements like excellence of management, customer loyalty, brand recognition, favorable location, or quality of employees and overall business going concern value that are not separately identifiable but contribute to generating future economic benefits.