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This document discusses accounting for business combinations. It defines two types of combinations - acquisition of net assets and acquisition of stock. For an acquisition of net assets, goodwill is recorded in the books of the acquirer. For an acquisition of stock, goodwill is recorded in the consolidated books. The acquisition method is the only acceptable accounting method, which involves identifying the acquirer, acquisition date, recognized assets/liabilities, and computing goodwill. Cost of investment
- Author
- Captain Obvious
- Language
- EN