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IFRS 3 Business combinations

IFRS 3 Business Combinations provides guidance on the accounting treatment on the acquisition of a business.

IFRS 3 Business Combinations

This factsheet explains how to determine whether a transaction is within the scope of IFRS 3 and provides an overview of the acquisition method. It also provides a summary of the standard’s disclosure requirements.

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Summary and timeline

Looking for the synopsis? Our IFRS 3 summary and timeline features information on current proposals and a timeline of IASB updates.

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UK reduced disclosures – FRS 101

UK qualifying parents and subsidiaries can take advantage of FRS 101 Reduced Disclosure Framework. Our FRS 101 page gives more information on which entities qualify and the criteria to be met.

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The Corporate Reporting Faculty's annual IFRS factsheets provide a more detailed discussion of recent IFRS amendments.

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