Self-Study
Know the Differences Between an Asset Acquisition vs. Business Combination
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Secure Transaction CPE Credits
1 Credits: Accounting
Course Level
Overview
Format
Self-Study
Course Description
This course provides an overview of determining whether an acquisition should be accounted for as a business combination or simply as an acquisition of assets. This includes a focus on whether substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired are concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets. This course also provides several comprehensive examples which walk through the application of the respective accounting guidance.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize key differences between assets acquisitions and business combinations
- Identify the factors considered in determining whether an acquisition is a business combination
- Recognize if substantially allof the fair value of an acquisition is concentrated in a single asset or group of similar assets
- Identify indicators of an organized workforce
Course Specifics
SS125444757
September 12, 2025
There are no prerequisites.
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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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