In: Accounting
Discuss 5 differences between merger accounting and acquisition accounting and the reasons why merger accounting is no longer in use.
Difference between merger and acquisition
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 Merger  | 
 Acquisition  | 
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 The merger means the fusion of two or more than two companies voluntarily to form a new company.  | 
 When one entity purchases the business of another entity, it is known as Acquisition.  | 
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 Formation of new company.  | 
 Not a formation of new company.  | 
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 The mutual decision of the companies going through mergers.  | 
 Friendly or hostile decision of acquiring and acquired companies.  | 
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 the two companies dissolve to form a new enterprise.  | 
 the two companies do not lose their existence.  | 
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 mergers are done to reduce operational costs, expand into new markets, boost revenue and profits. Mergers are usually voluntary and involve companies that are roughly the same size and scope.  | 
 An acquisition takes place when one company takes over all of the operational management decisions of another company.  |