How do you calculate goodwill of a company?

Goodwill is calculated as the difference between the purchase price of a company and the fair value of its identifiable net assets (assets minus liabilities) at the time of acquisition. To determine goodwill, first assess the fair value of all tangible and intangible assets and liabilities. Then, subtract the total fair value of net assets from the acquisition price. The formula can be summarized as: Goodwill = Purchase Price - Fair Value of Net Assets.