Critically evaluate the Australian requirements for accounting for business combinations In your discussion you should specifically address the following issues Exclusions from the scope of Accounting Standard AASB3 Business Combinations The implications of the requirement to use the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations The identification of an acquirer in a business combination * The determination of fair values of assets in a business combination The reasons for the choice of fair value to measure assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination The nature and treatment of goodwill or bargain purchase arising on a business combination. The two different ways in which a business combination can be accomplished.