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Episode Synopsis
Business combinations and asset acquisitions aren’t a tomayto-tomahto situation. This week, we expand on our previous episode on Business Combinations by sitting down with fellow Embarkers Mack Martinez and Krista Holland to discuss the critical differences between the transaction types, including:Applying the “screen” test and definition of a businessRecognizing and measuring asset acquisitions under the cost accumulation modelIdentifying key areas where accounting differences exist Highlighting ongoing FASB developments in the spaceFor more information on Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions:What You Need to Know About the Updates in ASC 805 (Business Combinations)How Accounting Should Support an Acquisition or MergerASC 805ASU 2017-01Connect with Embark on:LinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTubeListen to Accounting Matters on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Spotify.
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