The accountant is frequently called upon to advise management of the impact of proposed combinations, as well as to prepare consolidated financial statements for completed transactions. Knowledge of the emerging accounting rules in this area is critical in supporting both functions. This course explains the characteristics of a business and identifies transactions required the application of business combination accounting, which refers to acquisition method in ASC 805, Business Combinations. This course also explains how to apply the consolidation guidance in ASC 810, Consolidation.
Course Publication Date:
May 04, 2022
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
self study membership or
all access membership or can be purchased for
$40.00!
| Author: | Delta CPE |
| Course No: | ACT-COMBCONS-40042 |
| Recommended CPE: | 4.00 |
| Delivery Method: | QAS Self Study |
| Level of Knowledge: | Overview |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Recommended Field of Study: | Accounting
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize major principles in a business combination and consolidations.
- Identify events that require the application of business combination accounting.
- Recognize how to account for transactions under the acquisition method.
- Identify considerations for noncontrolling interests.
- Recognize when financial statement consolidation is appropriate.
- Recognize how consolidation is reported and disclosed.