Which of the following statements regarding the accounting for business combinations is false? Review Later The acquirer in a business combination will only recognize the labilities assumed if they meet the definition of liabilities and are part of the business combination transaction. Under the acquisition method, the identifiable assets acquired during a business combination are measured at their acquisition- date fair values. Goodwill is the difference between the consideration transferred by the acquirer to the acquiree and the fair value of identifiable assets acquired. The identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interest in the acquiree are recognized separately from the goodwill arising out of a business combination.

Which of the following statements regarding the accounting for business combinations is false? Review Later The acquirer in a business combination will only recognize the labilities assumed if they meet the definition of liabilities and are part of the business combination transaction. Under the acquisition method, the identifiable assets acquired during a business combination are measured at their acquisition- date fair values. Goodwill is the difference between the consideration transferred by the acquirer to the acquiree and the fair value of identifiable assets acquired. The identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interest in the acquiree are recognized separately from the goodwill arising out of a business combination.

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Which of the following is/are true regarding goodwill achieved through acquisition as part of business combination? Where the acquirer was able to purchase the business at a discount, the excess of the market capitalization over the consideration transferred will be recognized in profit or loss. The acquirer shall recognize goodwill as of the acquisition date measured as the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred over the net of the fair values of all the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed Group of answer choices Both statements are true. None of these statements are true. 2 only. 1 only.
During the measurement period, which of the following may affect the amount ofgoodwill from business combination? A.New information regarding estimates in the contingent consideration that are not existing atthe date of acquisitionB.Nothing can affect the amount of goodwill.C.New information regarding estimates in the contingent consideration that are existing at thedate of acquisition.D.New information regarding estimates in the contingent consideration
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In a business combination, an acquirer's interest in the fair value of the net assets acquired exceeds the consideration transferred in the combination. Under IFRS 3 Business Combinations, the acquirer should a. reassess the recognition and measurement of the net assets acquired and the consideration transferred, then recognize any excess immediately in profit or loss b. recognize the excess immediately in other comprehensive income c. reassess the recognition and measurement of the net assets acquired and the consideration transferred, then recognize any excess immediately in other comprehensive income d. recognize the excess immediately in profit or loss
If the acquirer’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities exceeds the cost of the business combination, the acquirer shallI. Reassess the identification and measurement of the acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities and the measurement of the cost of the combination.II. Recognize immediately in retained earnings any excess remaining after the reassessment. a. II only b. Both I and II c. I only d. Neither I nor II
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