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Assets Acquired in a Business Combination to Be Used in Research and Development Activities: A Focus on Software, Electronic Devices, and Pharmaceutical Industries

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In this practice aid you will find best practices for valuing, disclosing and auditing assets acquired to be used in research and development activities, including specific in-process research and development projects. While the practice aid focuses on the software, electronic device, and pharmaceutical industries, its underlying best practices apply to all industries. The practice aid is also useful for all industries dealing with other types of intangible assets acquired in a business combination and subject to FASB Statements 141 and 142.

In addition, you’ll find chapters on:

  • Concept of fair value
  • Valuation approaches to estimating fair value of assets acquired - general discussion
  • Definition of assets acquired that are to be used in research and development activities
  • Accounting and disclosure of assets acquired that are to be used in R&D activities
  • Valuation of assets acquired
  • Auditing acquired IPR&D estimates

Plus, get an overview of each topic, step-by-step details, sample valuations, and a sample audit program.

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This publication has not been updated for pronouncements issued since the date of this publication in 2001.

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Publication On-Demand 2001
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