[Two thoughts. First, savvy investors have long ignored the cost of goodwill amortization in valuing a company (many prefer cash now).] It's just cosmetics, ... If companies soar in value for the sole reason of this accounting change, I would take advantage of it and sell those stocks.  -   Ed Keon     Quotes
[Two thoughts. First, savvy investors have long ignored the cost of goodwill amortization in valuing a company (many prefer cash now).] It's just cosmetics, ... If companies soar in value for the sole reason of this accounting change, I would take advantage of it and sell those stocks. Ed Keon
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