Mergers and Acquisitions, accounting homework help

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I need a memo regarding the following explaining the types of acquisitions and what the main characteristics are.  It should be approximately 500 – 600 words:

As a member of JIM’s acquisition team, you have been asked to look at various forms of acquisitions. Currently, it is JIM’s plan to acquire Mason Machining, Inc. by paying $6,500,000 in cash, but management would like to know what forms of acquisition are possible. Your research has determined that there are 3 types of acquisitions/reorganizations. They are as follows: 

  • Type A—merger or consolidation
  • Type B—stock for stock
  • Type C—assets for stock 

  • Write a memo:

    • Explaining each of these types of acquisitions, and
    • What are the main characteristics of each?