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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