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Contingent liabilities

DDerrick10y ago
Hi Mike, I have a few doubts hoping you could help me on these. I'll post the questions separately if it's alright. (Read this from BPP study text) Contingent liabilities of an acquiree, as a result of a business combination, are recognized if their fair value can be measured reliably. This is a departure from the normal rules in IAS 37. After their initial recognition, they would be measured by the acquirer at the higher of: A. The amount that would be recognized in accordance with IAS 37 B. The amount initially recognized How should the acquirer present the contingent liabilities of the acquiree in its financial statements? "The amount that would be recognized in accordance with IAS 37" What amount is this?
MikeLittleMikeLittleTutor10y ago#1
"“The amount that would be recognized in accordance with IAS 37” What amount is this?" This is saying that it should be treated as a provision at the higher of (a) a revised estimate or (b) the original estimate OK?
DDerrick10y ago#2
OK thanks :) , so the contingent liability should be treated exactly like a provision under the consolidated group accounts, is it correct?
MikeLittleMikeLittleTutor10y ago#3
Correct - and that's a different treatment of contingencies than prescribed by IAS 37
DDerrick10y ago#4
Alright, thank you!
MikeLittleMikeLittleTutor10y ago#5
You're welcome
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