Business combinations historically have been accounted for as either a purchase or a pooling of interests. Now, with SFAS 141(R), the acquisition

Business combinations historically have been accounted for as either a purchase or a pooling of interests. Now, with SFAS 141(R), the acquisition method is required. Why did FASB change the rules? Did VIEs have a role in that decision?

FASB changed the rules to improve the comparability of the information about businesscombinations provided in financial reports. A variable interest entity is a legal businessstructure does not...