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Strategic Business Valuation and Financial Analysis

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Strategic Business Valuation and Financial Analysis Course Curriculum



Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct strategic business valuation and financial analysis. The course is interactive, engaging, and personalized, with real-world applications and hands-on projects.



Course Objectives

  • Understand the principles of strategic business valuation and financial analysis
  • Learn how to conduct a comprehensive financial analysis of a company
  • Develop skills in financial modeling and forecasting
  • Understand how to estimate a company's value using various valuation methods
  • Learn how to analyze and interpret financial statements
  • Develop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills


Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Strategic Business Valuation and Financial Analysis

  • Overview of strategic business valuation and financial analysis
  • Importance of financial analysis in business decision-making
  • Types of financial analysis: ratio analysis, trend analysis, and industry comparison
  • Financial statement analysis: balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement

Module 2: Financial Statement Analysis

  • Overview of financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement
  • Analysis of financial statements: ratio analysis, trend analysis, and industry comparison
  • Financial statement forecasting: income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
  • Case study: financial statement analysis of a publicly traded company

Module 3: Financial Modeling

  • Overview of financial modeling: types of financial models and their applications
  • Building a financial model: assumptions, inputs, and outputs
  • Financial modeling techniques: forecasting, sensitivity analysis, and scenario planning
  • Case study: building a financial model for a startup company

Module 4: Valuation Methods

  • Overview of valuation methods: discounted cash flow, comparable companies, and precedent transactions
  • Discounted cash flow valuation: estimating cash flows, discount rate, and terminal value
  • Comparable companies valuation: selecting comparable companies and estimating valuation multiples
  • Precedent transactions valuation: analyzing precedent transactions and estimating valuation multiples

Module 5: Strategic Business Valuation

  • Overview of strategic business valuation: types of valuation and their applications
  • Strategic business valuation techniques: SWOT analysis, Porter's five forces analysis, and competitive advantage analysis
  • Case study: strategic business valuation of a publicly traded company
  • Estimating a company's value using various valuation methods

Module 6: Financial Analysis and Planning

  • Overview of financial analysis and planning: types of financial analysis and their applications
  • Financial analysis techniques: ratio analysis, trend analysis, and industry comparison
  • Financial planning techniques: forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling
  • Case study: financial analysis and planning for a small business

Module 7: Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Overview of mergers and acquisitions: types of mergers and acquisitions and their applications
  • Mergers and acquisitions techniques: due diligence, valuation, and deal structuring
  • Case study: mergers and acquisitions analysis of a publicly traded company
  • Estimating the value of a target company using various valuation methods

Module 8: Risk Management

  • Overview of risk management: types of risk and their applications
  • Risk management techniques: risk assessment, risk mitigation, and risk transfer
  • Case study: risk management analysis of a publicly traded company
  • Estimating the value of a company's risk using various valuation methods

Module 9: Financial Reporting and Analysis

  • Overview of financial reporting and analysis: types of financial reports and their applications
  • Financial reporting techniques: financial statement preparation, financial statement analysis, and financial modeling
  • Case study: financial reporting and analysis of a publicly traded company
  • Estimating a company's financial performance using various financial metrics

Module 10: Case Studies in Strategic Business Valuation and Financial Analysis

  • Case study 1: strategic business valuation of a publicly traded company
  • Case study 2: financial analysis and planning for a small business
  • Case study 3: mergers and acquisitions analysis of a publicly traded company
  • Case study 4: risk management analysis of a publicly traded company


Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This certificate is a testament to the participant's knowledge and skills in strategic business valuation and financial analysis.



Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging course content
  • Comprehensive and personalized learning experience
  • Real-world applications and hands-on projects
  • High-quality content and expert instructors
  • Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
  • Flexible learning schedule and user-friendly platform
  • Mobile-accessible and community-driven learning environment
  • Actionable insights and bite-sized lessons
  • Lifetime access to course materials and gamification features
  • Progress tracking and feedback mechanisms
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