Navigating Complexities in Business Valuation and Mergers

10 CPE Credit Hours 

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the foundations of business valuation and its role in corporate finance, litigation, and strategic planning.

Apply the three principal valuation methods to assess business worth under varying circumstances.

Build and analyze DCF models to determine intrinsic business value under multiple scenarios.

Evaluate methods for valuing intangible assets such as goodwill, trademarks, and intellectual property.

Conduct financial due diligence to identify risks and validate assumptions in M&A transactions.

Analyze strategies for negotiating and structuring M&A transactions to achieve optimal financial and strategic outcomes.

Apply valuation techniques in bankruptcy and restructuring scenarios to assess solvency and creditor recoveries.

Evaluate ethical and legal issues that impact valuation and M&A decision-making.

QAS Self-Study

Prerequisites: None

Advance preparation: None

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge - Technical

10 CPE credits

Published Date: 12/12/2025

Expiration/Review Date: 12/12/2026

Participants must successfully complete the qualified assessment with a minimum of 70% accuracy within one year of course enrollment to obtain a certificate of completion and earn 10 CPE credits.