Mergers and Acquisitions: Business Strategies for Accountants

Book Description
The exploding level of activity in mergers and acquisitions in recent years has placed increased demands on the accountants involved. This book shows accountants how to achieve competence in the various accounting and business aspects of mergers and acquisitions.


Book Info
Seeks to equip accountants and financial professionals to function in the many roles they must take in the continuing red-hot merger and acquisition environment. DLC: Consolidation and Merger of Corporations-- Accounting.


The publisher, John Wiley & Sons
Contains step-by-step guidance on reviewing an acquisition candidate, setting up and implementing computer system transactions, accounting for the business combination, tax compliance and regulatory considerations. Features a comprehensive discussion on technical accounting and tax requirements along with practical procedural information and examples of application. Supplemented annually to keep accountants up to date with the latest SEC requirements, regulatory and tax law changes.


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Written for accountants and financial professionals, these eleven chapters discuss various aspects of their roles in the processes surrounding mergers and acquisitions. They provide an overview of business and legal issues. Pre-acquisition reviews, post-acquisition transition and integration, the pooling of interests, purchase accounting, leveraged acquisitions, taxation, regulatory requirements, and valuing an acquisition candidate are all covered. Appendixes include sample letters of intent, stock purchase agreements, and assets purchase agreements. Contributors are certified public accountants, lawyers, and executives. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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