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Introduction: Acquisition of Net Assets is a process in which acquiring company acquires all the assets and liabilities of the acquired company in exchange for consideration. In this process, acquiring company records all identifiable assets and liabilities at fair values and any excess of the consideration paid over fair value are recognized as
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Introduction: Acquisition of Net Assets is a process in which acquiring company acquires all the assets and liabilities of the acquired company in exchange for consideration. In this process, acquiring company records all identifiable assets and liabilities at fair values and any excess of the consideration paid over fair value are recognized as goodwill.
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Introduction: Acquisition of shares is a process by which controlling interest in a company could be attained by purchasing majority shares of the company. In this process, shares acquired are recorded as investments in the books of the acquiring company.
To prepare: Journal entries to record acquisition of shares of Company Z.

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