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The difference that arises on consolidation does not represent goodwill, but is instead added to (or deducted from) reserves.
The difference that arises on consolidation does not represent goodwill, but is instead added to (or deducted from) reserves.


Merger accounting is not allowed under the relevant international accounting standard IFRS 3 'Business combinations'.


Under UK domestic [[GAAP]] merger accounting is required - but under strictly limited circumstances - under FRS 6 'Acquisitions and Mergers'.
Relevant accounting standards include IFRS 3 and Section 9 and Section 19 of FRS 102.




== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Acquisition accounting]]
* [[Acquisition accounting]]
* [[FRS  6]]
* [[IFRS  3]]
* [[IFRS  3]]
* [[FRS  102]]
* [[Merger]]
* [[Merger]]
* [[Merger reserve]]
* [[Merger reserve]]
* [[MCT]]
* [[MCT]]

Revision as of 11:12, 6 November 2015

Merger accounting regards two or more parties as combining their interests on an equal footing.

The difference that arises on consolidation does not represent goodwill, but is instead added to (or deducted from) reserves.


Relevant accounting standards include IFRS 3 and Section 9 and Section 19 of FRS 102.


See also