Explain the Four Key Steps Involved in the Acquisition Method

question 12

Essay

Explain the four key steps involved in the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations under AASB 3.
a.Identify an acquirer
b.Determine the acquisition date.
c.Recognise and measure the identifiable assets acquired,the liabilities assumed,and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree.
d.Recognise and measure goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase.
The above steps result in determining the existence of any goodwill or gain on bargain purchase which must be accounted for.

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Definitions:

Adjusting Journal Entries

Entries made in the accounting records at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenditure to the correct period.

Journal Entries

Records of financial transactions in the accounting system, typically involving a debit to one account and a corresponding credit to another account.

Adjusting Entry

An accounting journal entry made at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenditure to the appropriate period.

Asset Account

An account on a company's balance sheet representing resources owned by or owed to the company that have economic value.