May 31, 2025
Japan eyes overhauling treatment of goodwill to spur startup activity #JapanFinance

Japan eyes overhauling treatment of goodwill to spur startup activity #JapanFinance

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TOKYO — Japan is considering changes to accounting rules that would ease the burden associated with goodwill in acquisitions, as Tokyo aims to encourage the growth of startups.

A proposal to end the requirement for companies to regularly amortize goodwill generated when making an acquisition will be included in a report by a government advisory panel to be compiled as soon as this month.