In 2007-2008, accounting rule-makers changed the way that companies are required to account for the merger or acquisition of businesses from the existing "purchase method" to a new "acquisition method ...
Companies frequently buy the stock of other companies. Sometimes it's just an investment; other times it reflects the desire to exert influence over the investee. The dividing line between the two ...
For most investors, the proper way to account for your investing profits and losses is with the cost method of accounting. This method is not the only choice, however. For investments where the ...
In 2007-2008, accounting rule-makers changed the way that companies are required to account for the merger or acquisition of businesses from the existing "purchase method" to a new "acquisition method ...