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Ind AS 103: Business Combinations

Ind AS 103 - Business Combinations accounting. Acquisition method, goodwill, and purchase price allocation.

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8 April 2026·Updated 8 April 20261 min read12.5K views

Ind AS 103: Business Combinations#

Scope#

Applies to all business combinations except:

  • Joint ventures
  • Business combinations under common control
  • Not-for-profit organizations (with exceptions)

Recognition Principles#

At acquisition date:

  • Identify the acquirer
  • Determine acquisition date
  • Recognize identifiable assets, liabilities, and NCI
  • Recognize goodwill or gain from bargain purchase

Purchase Price Allocation#

Consider transfer measured at fair value:#

  • Cash paid
  • Equity instruments issued
  • Liabilities assumed
  • Contingent consideration

Identifiable Assets & Liabilities#

Recognize at fair value:

  • Tangible assets (PPE, inventory)
  • Intangible assets (patents, trademarks)
  • Liabilities (debt, provisions)
  • Contingent liabilities (if measurable)

Goodwill Testing#

Goodwill = Consideration + NCI - Fair Value of Net Assets

Goodwill is tested annually for impairment.

Disclosure Requirements#

  • Description of the business combination
  • Acquisition date and method
  • Goodwill amount and description
  • Fair value of consideration transferred
  • Details of contingent consideration

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