Clarification regarding Amalgamation in the nature of merger - Pooling of interests method

Hi

In the case of Amalgamation in the nature of merger of a company where IND AS is not applicable, whether the previous year comparable figures in the Balance sheet and P&L A/C need to be reinstated to include the Financial statements of the merged company where the appointed date of merger was two years earlier to the date of current balance sheet.

Replies (4)
Quick Summary
This discussion clarifies the application of the pooling of interests method in amalgamations where IND AS is not applicable. It addresses whether previous year comparable figures in the Balance Sheet and P&L need to be reinstated, especially when the appointed date of merger was two years prior to the current balance sheet date. The consensus is that P&L is reinstated in merger accounts prepared in the year of merger, and no goodwill arises under this method.

Everything is based on pre and post acquisition. This hs nothing to do with anything. Accounts are adjusted for every change when it occurs. So your merger accounts must have been prepared during that time, 2 years ago if this is what  you said that merger occurred 2 years ago and accounts not finalized..

By the way I forgot synergies mean nothing to reporters. Besides this, I will do a basic research and find out if there is anything new by tomorrow.

This pooling of interest method under amalgamation as mergers, yes P&L is reinstated in merger accounts. But the merger accounts are prepared in the year of merger. 

I have attached a screen shot of it. Here no good will arises in the pooling of interest method. However you know the P&L reconciliation can be a mere retained earnings. 

In the books of transferee,

Dr assets taken over 

Cr liabilities taken over 

Cr reserves of transferor company 

Cr Business purchase account. 

 

 

Leave a Reply

Your are not logged in . Please login to post replies

Click here to Login / Register  

Company
ARTICLESHIP 28 September 2026
Junior Accountant

J S P M & Associates LLP

Pune

B.Com

View Details
Company
26 September 2026
Chartered Accountant

pushpganga ventures

Pune

CA

View Details
Company
19 September 2026
Finance Manager

Mugdha Art Studio

Hyderabad

CA

View Details
Company
08 October 2026
Accounts and Tax Associate

POOJA R TELI & CO

Pune

CA Inter

View Details
Company
07 October 2026
Senior Account Manager

Amplio Invest

Mumbai

M.Com

View Details
Company
Featured 12 September 2026
Assistant Manager - Finance & Compliance

Naveen Fintech Pvt Ltd

Kolkata

CA Inter

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 30 September 2026
CA Article Assistant

CA Suraj Garg & Associates

New Delhi

CA Final

View Details
Company
20 September 2026
Semi Qualified CA

Navin & Associates

Mumbai

CA Inter

View Details