MARCUM LLP
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 AND 2023
NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
GOODWILLAND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (CONTINUED)
The guidance provides an entity with the option to first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If an entity determines that this is the case, it is required to perform the goodwill impairment test to identify potential goodwill impairment and measure the amount of goodwill impairment loss to be recognized for that reporting unit, if any.
If the qualitative assessment results in a conclusion that is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds the carrying value, then no further testing is required for that reporting unit.
The qualitative assessment for goodwill includes, but is not limited to, an examination of factor such as macroeconomic conditions, significant cost factors impacting earnings, the overall financial performance of the Partnership, entity-specific events of relevance, and circumstances specific to the reporting unit.
Determination of the fair value of a reporting unit and intangible assets is judgmental in nature and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, which may include projected future cash flows, discount rates, growth rates, and determination of appropriate market comparisons and recent transactions. These estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on whether or not an impairment charge is recognized and the amount of any such charge.
IMPAIRMENTOF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
Long-lived assets, such as customer relationships, right-of use assets, and property and equipment, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. In evaluating long-lived assets for recoverability, the Partnership uses its best estimate of future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. To the extent that estimated future undiscounted net cash flows attributable to the asset are less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the difference between the carrying value of such asset and its fair value, considering external market participant assumptions.
In determining future cash flows, the Partnership takes various factors into account, including the effects of macroeconomic trends. Since the determination of future cash flows is an estimate of future performance, there may be future impairments in the event that future cash flows do not meet expectations.
No indicators of impairment were identified for the Partnership’s long-lived assets as of June 30, 2024 and 2023, except for its right-of-use assets. As a result of the Partnership’s recent business acquisitions, numerous office locations under operating leases were restructured or consolidated during the six months ended June 30, 2024.
As these changes are indicators of potential impairment of the related right-of-use assets, these right-of-use assets were then tested for impairment. The Partnership used the income approach method to determine the fair value of the underlying right-of-use assets. The total lease right-of-use asset impairment loss recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $1.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively, which is included in occupancy costs in the condensed consolidated statements of income. Note 13 provides additional details on Marcum’s equipment financing leases.
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