Certificate in M&A Finance: Financial Mastery
-- viewing nowThe Certificate in M&A Finance: Financial Mastery is a comprehensive course designed to provide learners with critical skills for success in mergers and acquisitions. This program focuses on developing a deep understanding of financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence, which are essential for M&A professionals.
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• Financial Valuation: Understanding the value of a company is crucial in M&A. This unit will cover the various methods used to value a company such as comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, discounted cash flow, and asset-based valuation. • Accounting for M&A: This unit will cover the accounting treatments for M&A transactions, including purchase price allocation, goodwill and intangible assets, and deferred tax liabilities. • Financial Modeling in M&A: Participants will learn how to build a financial model for M&A transactions, including building a three-statement model, forecasting free cash flow, and calculating the enterprise value. • Due Diligence: This unit will cover the due diligence process in M&A transactions, including financial, legal, and operational due diligence. • Negotiation and Deal Structuring: Participants will learn how to negotiate and structure M&A deals, including the use of earn-outs, escrows, and other deal protection mechanisms. • Regulatory and Legal Considerations: This unit will cover the regulatory and legal considerations in M&A transactions, including antitrust laws, securities regulations, and tax laws. • Post-Merger Integration: This unit will cover the post-merger integration process, including the cultural, operational, and financial aspects of integration. • Special Situations in M&A: Participants will learn about special situations in M&A transactions, including distressed M&A, cross-border M&A, and SPACs.
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- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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