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Pushdown Accounting

Definition: Pushdown accounting is the process of using the acquiring entity’s basis of accounting to prepare the financial statements of the acquired entity. Pushdown accounting is not required for entities that are not registrants with the Securities and Exchange Commission (i.e., public entities).