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Author: |
Kelen Camehl, CPA, MBA |
Course Length: |
Pages: 31 ||| Word Count: 13,844 ||| Review Questions: 6 ||| Final Exam Questions: 10 |
CPE Credits: |
2.0 |
IRS Credits: |
0 |
Price: |
$17.95 |
Passing Score: |
70% |
Course Type: |
Text |
Technical Designation: |
Technical |
Field Of Study: |
Accounting |
Approved Audience: |
NASBA QAS - NASBA Registry |
Key Takeaways: |
This course provides a high level overview of business combination accounting under ASC Topic 805, focusing on goodwill and gains from bargain purchases.
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Frequently Asked Questions: |
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Description: |
This course provides a high-level overview of the accounting and reporting requirements for business combinations under ASC Topic 805. The guidance aims to enhance the relevance, reliability, and comparability of financial information related to business combinations and their impact on a reporting entity’s financial statements. |
Usage Rank: |
14545 |
Release: |
2025 |
Version: |
1.0 |
Prerequisites: |
None. |
Experience Level: |
Overview |
Additional Contents: |
Complete, no additional material needed. |
Additional Links: |
External: What Are Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)?
Internal: Expanded‑Length Version of ASC 805 Course (2‑Hour Version)
Internal: Mastering ASC 805 Deep‑Dive Course
External: IRS Internal Revenue Bulletin on Business Combinations vs. Tax Reporting under ASC 805
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Advance Preparation: |
None. |
Delivery Method: |
QAS Self Study |
Intended Participants: |
Anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE). |
Revision Date: |
04-Apr-2025 |
NASBA Course Declaration: |
Participants must complete the final examination within one year of purchase and with a minimum passing grade of 70% or better to receive CPE credit unless otherwise noted on the Course History page (i.e. California Ethics must score 90% or better). After logging in click on the Course History links on your My Courses page for the Begin date and Expire date for the Final Exam. |
Keywords: |
M-and-A Accounting - A Quick Guide to ASC 805 - CPE course for CPAs |
Learning Objectives: |
Course Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
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Course Contents: |
Chapter 1 - M-and-A Accounting - A Quick Guide to ASC 805 Course Learning Objectives Course Overview Introduction Definition of a Business The Acquisition Method Step 1: Identifying the Acquirer Step 2: Determining the Acquisition Date Review Questions Step 3: Recognizing/Measuring Identifiable Assets & Liabilities Review Questions Step 4: Recognizing and Measuring Goodwill or Gain from a Bargain Purchase Measurement Period Business Combination Achieved in Stages Subsequent Measurement Reverse Acquisitions Private & Not-For-Profit Accounting Alternatives Conclusion Review Questions Glossary of Key Terms |
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