AASB Dialogue Series: Goodwill and Impairment—Science, Art or Fantasy?

Online panel event: Register Here  

Thursday 25 September 2025 

4:00 PM — 5:15 PM (AEST) 

The International Accounting Standard Board’s ongoing project on Business Combinations—Disclosures, Goodwill and Impairment—aims to improve transparency and the usefulness of information, while addressing concerns over cost, complexity and timeliness. 

In this webinar, Dr Mark Wallis will share new research on goodwill impairment testing in Australia. A panel of experts will then provide perspectives on challenges and potential solutions for goodwill and impairment reporting. 

Amir Ghandar, CA ANZ, will chair the session and be joined by the following panel members:  

• Jannaya James, Grant Thornton 

• Moana Overton, Deloitte and AASB Board Member 

• Adam Sofoulis,  Covalent Lithium 

• Ann Tarca, Professor Emeritus and former IASB member