If a Company Borrows from Another Company Rather Than from a Bank,the

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If a company borrows from another company rather than from a bank,the note is referred to as commercial paper.

Grasp the strategic rationale behind mergers and acquisitions including synergy, market expansion, and diversification.

Calculate the price per share in acquisition deals using financial information.

Recognize the implications of mergers and acquisitions on company structure (e.g., consolidation, becoming a subsidiary).

Understand the principles of friendly versus hostile takeovers.

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Definitions:

Account

An account in accounting is a record within the general ledger that is used to collect and store debit and credit amounts.

Chart of Accounts

A structured list of all the financial and accounting accounts used by an organization to categorize and record financial transactions.

Transaction

An agreement or exchange between two parties that involves the transfer of goods, services, or funds.

Multi-Step Income Statement

An income statement that separates operating activities from non-operating ones, showing multiple levels of income or profit.