What is the maximum term of the measurement period?

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Problem 10P: Events Subsequent to Acquisition The following selected events occurred for Orwell Company during...
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If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the combination occurs, the acquirer shall report in its financial statements provisional amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. What is the maximum term of the measurement period?
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12 months from the acquisition date
3 months from the acquisition date
No maximum term is provided in the standard
6 months from the acquisition date
 
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