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Recognizing Assets and Liabilities in a Business Combination 2 Credits

Recognizing Assets and Liabilities in a Business Combination 2 Credits

  • Kelen Camehl

    CPA (US), MBA

  • Rating

    4.4

  • Reviewed on

    February, 2025

  • Subject Area

    Accounting

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Learning Objective

  • To identify the steps within the acquisition method for business combinations.
  • To analyze overall recognition conditions for intangible assets.
  • To distinguish between different categories of intangible assets.
  • To recognize the accounting alternative available for private and not-for-profit entities.
  • To discuss overall measurement principles including specific exceptions.

Course Overview

Did you realize that M&A activity has resulted in more than $10 TRILLION in domestic activity since 2013?

All the merger activities have put the accounting for business combinations under ASC 805 in the spotlight.

Are you struggling with accounting for business combinations under ASC 805?

If so, I have great news! 

In this online CPE webinar, we’ll walk you through the important requirements of ASC 805, as well as provide you with detailed in-depth training for business combination accounting.

Recognizing assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination is a critical step in applying the acquisition method process to business combinations. This step is also one of the more significant steps involved in a business combination transaction. Given the importance of the recognition of assets and liabilities, it’s critical that you have a good understanding of the principles and requirements related to this step in the process.  

This CPE text-based accounting course provides an in-depth overview of this step based on the standards prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 805 (“Business Combinations”)

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Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 2 PL Eligible
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 2 CPE Eligible
CIPM 2 PL Eligible
Financial accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 2 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Financial Accounting for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 2 PL Eligible
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial Reporting for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL) 2 CPE Eligible
Financial accounting for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 2 CPE Eligible
CIPM 2 PL Eligible
Financial accounting concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 2 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Author

Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 150 courses (370+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics.  His courses are available for purchase from many online CPE providers including the AICPA.  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 a Principal in Accounting Policy with HP in Doha, Qatar.  Prior to HP, he served in multiple accounting roles in the oil & gas industry with ConocoPhillips including technical accounting policy, SOX compliance, and internal audit. He also gained public accounting experience with PricewaterhouseCoopers, working with various clients in the energy, electric, power, gas, and utility sectors.

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