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 ...

Business advisers can help guide clients through the tax and accounting considerations of a corporate sale or purchase.

When a company wants to buy your small business or merge with your organization, you must work with that company to prepare your accounting ledgers. The way you value assets and account for stock in ...

The acquisition method of financial accounting for business combinations under FASB Statement no. 141(R), Business Combinations, requires the acquiring company to recognize and measure all ...

Passage of the Health Care Reform Act in March has caused a dramatic increase in merger and acquisition volume within the healthcare services market. Now that the bill has become law, not-for-profit ...

The push-down method of accounting is a way for a company to account for the controlling purchase of a subsidiary. When a company purchases another, the question arises as to how to value the ...

The following column is written by Andrew D. Galbraith, CFA, MBA, director with HealthCare Appraisers. With the increase in acquisition activity in the healthcare industry, buyers need to be aware of ...

Accounting methods refer to the basic rules and guidelines under which businesses keep their financial records and prepare their financial reports. There are two main accounting methods used for ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...