In purchase accounting, when assets are acquired, the individual assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are recorded on the books of the acquiring company.

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In purchase accounting, the assets and liabilities from the acquired company are recorded at their fair market values on the balance sheet of the acquiring company, reflecting the actual costs of the individual assets acquired and the liabilities assumed.

In Purchase Accounting, When Assets Are Acquired, the Individual Assets