This course offers a comprehensive exploration of business valuation, a critical aspect of organizational decision making. In buying a company, it is important that due diligence is done to ensure that there is no hidden debts and that the assets are properly valued. Participants will learn various methods and techniques used to assess the value of a business, including financial statement analysis, discounted cash flow analysis, relative valuation, real options analysis, and others. The course covers both theoretical foundations and practical applications of business valuation and provides participants with hands-on experience in performing business valuations. By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and skills necessary to assess the financial health and potential of a business, make informed decisions, and communicate the results of a business valuation to stakeholders.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the 5-day course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts and methodologies of business valuation.
• Analyze financial statements and perform financial ratio analysis.
• Determine the value of a business using discounted cash flow analysis.
• Perform relative valuation analysis and understand the implications of market comparables.
• Analyze the impact of real options on business value.
• Communicate and present the results of a business valuation to stakeholders.
• Apply business valuation concepts and techniques in real-world scenarios.
• Make informed decisions based on the results of a business valuation.