Introduction to Business Valuations and Due Diligence – 21 January 2025

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Introduction

The purpose of this webinar is to give CIBA members a basic understanding of how to assess the value of a business and carry out due diligence. This knowledge will help attendees make better business decisions or advise others effectively. 

Category: Financial Reporting and Operator

Channel 1: Compliance


Information

Available from: 21 January 2025, 14:30

Format: Webinar

CPD Units: 2


What will set you apart

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies

  • What Business Valuation Is and Why It Matters 
  • Understand the concept of business valuation and its purpose, such as assessing a business’s worth for sales, mergers, or investments. 
  • Learn the importance of valuations in making informed business decisions and negotiations. 
  • Explore scenarios where valuations are critical, such as funding, restructuring, or legal disputes. 
  • Key Steps in Valuing a Business 
  • Discover the common approaches to valuation: 
  • Income-Based Approach: Estimating value based on future earnings or cash flow. 
  • Market-Based Approach: Comparing the business to similar businesses in the market. 
  • Asset-Based Approach: Determining value based on assets and liabilities. 
  • Learn to analyse financial statements to extract meaningful insights for valuations. 
  • Gain an understanding of how external factors (e.g., market conditions, industry trends) impact valuation. 
  • What Due Diligence Involves and Why It Is Important 
  • Explore the concept of due diligence and why it’s a key step in business transactions. 
  • Learn about the different types of due diligence: 
  • Financial Due Diligence: Verifying financial data and performance. 
  • Operational Due Diligence: Assessing processes, resources, and infrastructure. 
  • Legal Due Diligence: Ensuring compliance and identifying potential legal risks. 
  • Understand the role of due diligence in identifying risks, uncovering opportunities, and protecting stakeholders. 
  • Tools and Techniques to Apply These Skills in Real-Life Scenarios 
  • Learn about software, templates, and frameworks that streamline valuations and due diligence. 
  • Understand how to structure valuation and due diligence reports to present findings effectively. 
  • Participate in a guided walkthrough of a real-world example to see the steps in action. 
  • Build confidence in applying these skills to your work or client interactions. 

Certificate

The following event is awarded 2 CPD units in Financial Reporting and Operator.


Presenter

Leana van der Merwe

With 18+ years in accounting and corporate governance, Leana leads technical support at CIBA and is a recognized thought leader in regulatory compliance.


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