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Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions

with GAAP Dynamics and The Alliance Group
Thursday, June 20, 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET


Course Description

Accounting for business combinations under ASC 805 can be quite complex! Do you know the difference between a business combination and an asset acquisition under U.S. GAAP? The answer to this question is important because the accounting is totally different! If you’re looking for answers, this CPE-eligible webinar (2.0 CPE) is the place to be! We’ll cover:

  • The definition of a business and whether a transaction falls within the scope of ASC 805
  • Business combination vs. asset acquisition accounting requirements
  • Steps of the acquisition method, including related recognition and measurement principles
  • Calculating goodwill
  • And other important items!

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you should be able to: 

  1. Determine whether an acquired set of activities meets the definition of a business
  2. Recall the differences between accounting for a business combination and an asset acquisition
  3. Recognize the four-steps of the acquisition method when accounting for a business combination and recall related requirements of each step

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About GAAP Dynamics

GAAP Dynamics is a training firm that provides tailored and engaging learning solutions to companies and accounting firm worldwide. We believe training shouldn’t be a “tick the box” exercise, but rather an opportunity to empower your people and help them make the right decisions at the right time. Our training engages your people and guides them through complex accounting and auditing rules, saving you time, money, and mistakes!

About The Alliance Group

The Alliance Group was founded in 2012 as our original brand, Alliance Executive Search. What followed was rapid growth into Interim Staffing and Client Advisory. Today, we’ve rebranded as The Alliance Group, and the Alliance family of companies represents over 100 Recruiting, Client Advisory, and Interim Finance and IT professionals. Alliance is a one-stop shop for our clients most pressing human capital and critical project needs.

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Helen Munter, CPA

  • CEO and Co-Founder of ADIGEO
  • CPA licensed in the State of California
  • Former Director of Registration and Inspections at the PCAOB
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John Fiebig, CPA

  • President and Co-Founder of ADIGEO
  • CPA licensed in the States of Texas and Oklahoma
  • Former Senior Deputy Director and program leader for the PCAOB’s Global Network Firm program
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CPE Specifics

Program Fee: No fee

CPE Credits: 2.0 hours1 

Course Format: Live, facilitator-led webinar, which includes lecture, examples, exercises, polling questions, and Q&A

Instructional Delivery Method: Group Internet Based

Field of Study: Accounting

Knowledge Level: Overview

Prerequisites: None 

Advanced Preparation: None

Refunds and Cancellations: For more information regarding refunds, concerns, and program cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (804) 897-0608.

1 In order to be awarded full credits, you must respond to at least 6 polling questions asked during the program and attend for at least 100 minutes.