Question

With respect to recognizing and measuring the fair value of a business combination in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting, which of the following should the acquirer consider when determining fair value?

A) Only assets received by the acquirer.

B) Only consideration transferred by the acquirer.

C) The consideration transferred by the acquirer plus the fair value of assets received less liabilities assumed.

D) The par value of stock transferred by the acquirer, and the book value of identifiable assets transferred by the entity acquired.

E) The book value of identifiable assets transferred to the acquirer as part of the business combination less any liabilities assumed.