Note 9. Goodwill Goodwill consists of the following (in thousands): | | | | | | | | | | As of December 31, | | | As of December 31, | | | | 2020 | | 2019 | | Beginning balance | | $ | 746,079 | | $ | 737,197 | | Additions associated with acquisitions | | | 13,812,198 | | | 10,604 | | Cumulative translation adjustment | | | 22,978 | | | (1,722) | | Goodwill | | $ | 14,581,255 | | $ | 746,079 | |
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