Your Guide to become the Business valuer that you seek!
What you will learn
Business Valuation
Assets-based approach
Income-based approach
Market-based approach
Description
A business valuation might include an analysis of the company’s management, its capital structure, its future earnings prospects, or the market value of its assets. The tools used for valuation can vary among evaluators, businesses, and industries. Common approaches to business valuation include a review of financial statements, discounting cash flow models and similar company comparisons. Business valuation concept is a bit subjective, it ain’t a solid science. That would require the evaluator to have a lot of guess work and assumptions. Business valuation is a very hot topic now due to the increased volumes of mergers and acquisitions transactions.
What you will learn in that course:
- Different Business valuation techniques
- Assets-based valuation model
- Income-based valuation model
- Market-based valuation model
- Real life examples for valuation
- Quick wins and valuation best practices
This course will give you a good guide, ideas, and insights to become the Business valuer that you seek.
This course is designed to help you confidently participate in any business valuation project for your company . You will be able to show your real worth to your managers as you will share your knowledge and give insights on valuation techniques to your managers. You will learn the whole cycle of business valuation and advantages and disadvantages of each technique available. Personally speaking, you will be able to add value to your resume as you get a prestigious certificate at the end of the course. You donβt hafta waste that golden chance to shine and take your skills up a notch; your company is counting on you to shape itβs future and enhance its performance. Letβs roll up our sleeves and start the hard work, I canβt wait to help you achieve that goal!
Content
- Course Caption: Your Guide to become the Business valuer that you seek!
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Course Overview
- Unlock the secrets to accurately assessing a company’s true worth, going beyond superficial metrics to reveal its deep-seated value.
- Embark on a comprehensive journey designed to transform you into a savvy financial expert, capable of navigating complex valuation scenarios with precision and confidence.
- Explore the strategic importance of valuation in critical business contexts, from mergers and acquisitions to private equity investments, capital raising, and internal corporate strategy.
- Grasp how to identify the hidden drivers of value, understand their interplay, and articulate a compelling investment thesis based on sound financial principles.
- This master class equips you with the framework to critically evaluate investment opportunities and make data-driven decisions that propel deals forward.
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Requirements / Prerequisites
- A foundational understanding of financial accounting principles and basic corporate finance concepts is beneficial.
- Familiarity with spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel) at an intermediate level will be highly advantageous.
- A strong desire to master complex financial concepts and apply them in real-world business valuation scenarios.
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Skills Covered / Tools Used
- Advanced Financial Modeling: Constructing sophisticated, dynamic financial models from the ground up, including integrated financial statements and forecast drivers.
- Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis: Performing rigorous stress testing and sensitivity analysis on valuation models to understand potential risks and upsides under various economic conditions.
- Capital Structure Impact Analysis: Evaluating how different debt and equity structures influence a company’s weighted average cost of capital (WACC) and overall valuation.
- Transaction Comparables (Transactions Comps) & Public Comparables (Trading Comps): Mastering the art of selecting, normalizing, and applying multiples from similar transactions and publicly traded companies.
- Valuation Report Generation: Structuring and presenting comprehensive valuation reports that clearly articulate assumptions, methodologies, and conclusions to stakeholders.
- Deal Structuring Implications: Understanding how valuation conclusions directly impact negotiation strategies and the ultimate structure of M&A or investment deals.
- Equity and Enterprise Value Derivations: Differentiating and accurately calculating both equity and enterprise values based on various valuation approaches.
- Spreadsheet Software Proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Excel): Leveraging advanced Excel functions and best practices for robust model building and analysis.
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Benefits / Outcomes
- Gain the expertise to critically assess investment opportunities, identifying undervalued assets and strategic growth prospects.
- Develop the confidence to lead or significantly contribute to valuation processes in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate development, or consulting roles.
- Enhance your negotiation prowess by backing your deal proposals with irrefutable, data-driven valuations.
- Position yourself as a credible financial advisor or strategic decision-maker within your organization, capable of guiding complex financial decisions.
- Build a robust toolkit for evaluating business performance, understanding market dynamics, and forecasting future financial trajectories with greater accuracy.
- Attain a recognized mastery of company valuation that opens doors to advanced career opportunities and elevates your professional profile.
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PROS
- Highly practical and immediately applicable to real-world financial roles.
- Provides a competitive edge in competitive finance industries.
- Structured to build expertise progressively from foundational to advanced concepts.
- Empowers participants to make more informed and strategic investment decisions.
- Deepens understanding of financial markets and corporate strategy.
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CONS
- Requires dedicated time and effort to master the complex analytical techniques presented.