Understanding the difference between the fair value of the consideration given by an acquiring company when acquiring a business and the aggregate of the fair values of the separable net assets acquired, commonly referred to as consolidated goodwill.
A subsequent event is a material happening that occurs after the date of the financial statements but before the audit report is issued. Footnote disclosure is required to inform financial statement users properly. Typically, such events have a significant impact on financial position or earning capacity.
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