Mergers and acquisitions: Understanding the accounting implications of business combinations

This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the accounting implications of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Attendees will learn how to account for business combinations under the relevant accounting standards, including the recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, and goodwill. The session will also cover key considerations such as purchase price allocation, fair value assessments, and the treatment of contingent liabilities. Participants will gain insights into post-acquisition financial reporting requirements and how M&A transactions impact financial statements. By the end of the webinar, accountants will be better equipped to manage the complexities of M&A accounting and ensure compliance with applicable standards.

This webinar provides one-hour of CPD and offers insights and updates from a leading industry-expert speaker. 

Delegates places are interchangeable with colleagues from the same organisation.

Content

• Accounting for business combinations

• Understanding purchase price allocations

• Managing goodwill and intangible assets

• Financial reporting for M&A transactions

• Handling contingent liabilities

• Practical examples of M&A accounting challenges

Presenter

Steve Collings Audit and Technical Partner at Leavitt Walmsley Associates Limited

Steve Collings, FMAAT FCCA is the audit and technical partner at Leavitt Walmsley Associates Ltd where Steve trained and qualified. Steve became a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians in 2001 and qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2005. In 2010 Steve became a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.