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Using two closing statements, acquired and disposed trial balances, transaction costs, contingent terms, gains, and an insurance settlement, prepare net cash bridges, noncash schedules, and exception notes. Reconcile rather than infer cash from total consideration or income-statement effects.
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Acquisition cash equals cash consideration less acquired cash; disposal cash equals cash proceeds less divested cash. Stock, assumed liabilities, and gains do not become cash. Classify insurance from the covered loss under the supplied conclusion.