Mergers and acquisitions are becoming more common as entities aim to achieve their growth objectives. They can have a fundamental impact on the acquirer’s operations, resources and strategies. IFRS 3 ‘Business Combinations’ contains the requirements for these transactions, which are challenging in practice.
Our article series summarises the key areas of the Standard, highlighting aspects that are more difficult to interpret and revisiting the most relevant features that could impact your business.
Insights into IFRS 3 series
February 2021
The acquisition method at a glance
IFRS 3
Mergers and acquisitions (business combinations) can have a fundamental impact on the acquirer’s operations, resources, and strategies.
January 2022
Reverse acquisitions in the scope of IFRS 3
IFRS 3
This article focuses on reverse acquisitions within the scope of IFRS 3.
January 2022
Reverse acquisitions explained
IFRS 3
Acquisitions of businesses can take many forms and can have a fundamental impact on the acquirer’s operations, resources and strategies.
October 2019
Definition of a Business
IFRS 3
In October 2018, the IASB issued ‘Definition of a Business’ making amendments to IFRS 3 ‘Business Combinations’.
March 2021
Identifying a business combination
IFRS 3
Mergers and acquisitions are becoming more and more common as entities aim to achieve their growth objectives.
March 2021
Identifying the acquirer
IFRS 3
Business combinations are infrequent transactions that are unique for each occurrence.
March 2021
Identifying the acquisition date
IFRS 3
Acquisitions of businesses can take many forms and can have a fundamental impact of the acquirer’s operations, resources and strategies.
