Under American rules, goodwill arising from acquisitions cannot be depreciated over 20 years, as Spanish rules allow.
There is no reason, with some creativity and goodwill, that an immigration deal cannot be reached.
That's book value minus goodwill and other assets that cannot be taken to the bank.
Saving the biosphere, in other words, cannot be left to goodwill and greenwash: the humanity of pleasant men like Van der Veer will always be swept aside by the imperative to maximise returns.
Goodwill can only be impaired downwards; its value cannot be increased except through new acquisitions.
Certain changes can be forced into the system from on high, but the essential goodwill, commitment, and voter loyalty that political will is derived from cannot be commanded.
Making promises that cannot be honoured has the potential to undermine much of the goodwill that the public has in relation to medical research.
"The goodwill of even the strongest champions of international justice to support and fund the ICC cannot be taken for granted when their financial interests are affected," the organisations warned.
Do not include intangible assets that cannot be amortized due to its indefinite useful life such as the following: Goodwill.
"Staff love their jobs, but their goodwill cannot continue to be taken for granted.
