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Merger Accounting

Merger accounting refers to how the books are consolidated when two companies combine. Depending on the type of merger, acquisition, or consolidation accountants follow specific standards like purchase method or pooling of interest. It ensures assets, liabilities, and equity are properly valued and represented in the merged financial statements.

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