FRS 6: Acquisitions and mergers
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The accounting standard FRS 6 set out criteria for using either acquisition accounting or merger accounting when accounting for a business combination. It was issued by the Accounting Standards Board in September 1994 and subsequently amended in June 2009.
This standard and all other old UK GAAP FRSs have been withdrawn for reporting periods starting on or after 1 January 2015. Topics relating to mergers and acquisitions are covered in Section 9 and Section 19 of FRS 102 under new UK GAAP.
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Consolidated standard
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Unconsolidated standard and amendments as first issued
Financial Reporting Standard 6: Acquisitions and Mergers
This is the full text of the original standard as issued by the Accounting Standards Board in September 1994. It does not include the amendments made in June 2009 or amendments made by FRS 25.
Amendments to FRS 2, FRS 6 and FRS 28: Legal Changes
Amendment issued by the ASB in June 2009.
FRS 6 has also been amended by FRS 25: Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation.
Summaries
Acquisitions and Mergers
Summary published by the Financial Reporting Council.
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FRC news
ASB issues Amendments to Financial Reporting Standard for Companies Act Changes
Press notice issued by the ASB on 18 June 2009.
Relevant Financial Reporting Review Panel findings
Findings of the Financial Reporting Review Panel in respect of the accounts of QA Services (No.2) Limited (formerly Pontis Consulting Plc) for the period ended 31 May 1999
Press release issued by the FRRP on 6 November 2001.
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