Most companies in other countries, however, do not use the standards as determined by FASB but rather use the accounting principles issued by the International Accounting Standards (IAS).

The FASB was formed in 1973 and succeeded the Accounting Principles Board. The purchase accounting method recorded assets and liabilities at their fair value as opposed to their book values.

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