IFRS 3/AASB 3 requires that if the amount paid for a business is less than the sum of the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired, and this is a genuine bargain purchase, then the difference is to be:
A) taken directly to an equity account.
B) recognised immediately as a gain in the income statement.
C) offset against any goodwill previously acquired.
D) used to reduce the value of the monetary assets acquired.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Under IFRS 3/AASB 3, if the acquisition cost of a business is less than the fair value of the net assets acquired, indicating a bargain purchase, the difference is recognized immediately as a gain in the income statement. This reflects the benefit of acquiring assets at less than their market value.

IFRS 3/AASB 3 Requires That If the Amount Paid for a Business