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Secure Transaction CPE Credits
3 Credits: Accounting
Course Level
Overview
Format
Self-Study
Course Description
Expand your expertise in the field of business combinations with this detailed course focused on the FASB ASC Topic 805. As a finance, accounting, or tax professional, you’ll benefit from an in-depth exploration of the requirements for accounting and reporting in business combinations. This course not only covers the fundamental steps involved in the acquisition method but also dives into the more intricate aspects such as the measurement of assets and liabilities, identification of intangible assets, and the complexities of goodwill and bargain purchases. With a focus on the practical application of these standards, you’ll gain insights into financial statement disclosures and the specific concessions available to private entities. This course not only enhances your theoretical knowledge but also sharpens your practical skills, preparing you to confidently handle the challenges and opportunities presented by business combinations in your professional career.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Chapter 1
- Identify the definition of a business as it relates to a business combination transaction
Chapter 2
- List the steps involved in the acquisition method
- Identify the acquisition date for a business combination
- Recognize principles and exceptions in the measurement of assets and liabilities of a business combination
- Cite differences between the various categories of intangible assets
- Recognize how to measure goodwill and gains from bargain purchases
- Identify the measurement period for business combinations
Chapter 3
- Recognize financial statement disclosures related to business combinations
- Identify the relief afforded to private entities with respect to accounting for business combinations
- Cite differences between measurement principles of business combinations and asset acquisitions
- Identify the difference between an acquiree and an acquirer
Course Specifics
1163451-1
January 10, 2024
There are no prerequisites.
None
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Meet The Experts
Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 145 courses (350+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics. Kelen remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and authored more than a thousand multiple choice questions for various sections of the CPA exam. He also serves as an Editorial Advisor for the AICPA’s Journal of Accountancy. Kelen has nearly 20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He currently serves as an Accounting Policy Advisor with HP. Prior to HP, he served in multiple …
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