7.5 Bargain Purchase Gains
ASC 805-30
50-1 Paragraph 805-10-50-1 identifies one of the objectives of disclosures about a business combination. To
meet that objective, the acquirer shall disclose all of the following information for each business combination
that occurs during the reporting period: . . .
f. In a bargain purchase (see paragraphs 805-30-25-2 through 25-4), both of the following:
1. The amount of any gain recognized in accordance with paragraph 805-30-25-2 and the line item in
the income statement in which the gain is recognized
2. A description of the reasons why the transaction resulted in a gain.
Pending Content (Transition
Guidance: ASC 220-40-65-1)
50-1 Paragraph 805-10-50-1 identifies
one of the objectives of disclosures about a
business combination. To meet that objective, the
acquirer shall disclose all of the following
information for each business combination that
occurs during the reporting period: . . .
f. In a bargain purchase (see paragraphs
805-30-25-2 through 25-4), both of the
following:
1. The amount of any
gain recognized in accordance with paragraph
805-30-25-2 and the line item in the income
statement in which the gain is recognized
2. A description of the
reasons why the transaction resulted in a
gain.