2. Determine acquisition
date-obtaining control date
3. Recognition of ass. + liab.
Annotations:
Acquirer may recognise some assets and liabilities that the acquiree had not previously recognised e.g. brand name. Acquirer must also recognise any non-controlling interest in acquiree
With contingent liabilities, acquirer must recognise even if it is not probably that outflow of economic beneficial resources will be required to settle obligation