A company acquires all of the assets and liabilities of another company. Which statement is false?

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In an acquisition, the acquiring company must recognize both tangible and intangible assets acquired, including those not previously reported on the acquired company's books, at their fair values as of the acquisition date. This includes intangible assets like brand names or patents that the acquired company may not have recognized on its balance sheet.

A Company Acquires All of the Assets and Liabilities of Another