The document discusses trends in goodwill and goodwill impairment across various global regions and industries for 2015, highlighting that accumulated goodwill reached $8.3 trillion with significant impairments totaling $14.8 billion. The financial sector exhibited the highest concentration of goodwill, followed by industrials, with substantial impairments also reported in these areas. The report summarizes trends in the United States and Canada, as well as Asia and the Pacific, while presenting a variety of statistical analyses and industry-specific insights.