Brief Introduction
Understand how to apply accounting and tax principles with this final course in a program about mergers and acquisitions.
Course Summary
Learn about the accounting and financial aspects of mergers and acquisitions with this course. Gain the skills to analyze and make informed decisions on these complex business deals.
Key Learning Points
- Understand the financial statements of companies involved in mergers and acquisitions
- Analyze the financial impact of different types of mergers and acquisitions
- Learn how to value companies and assets involved in mergers and acquisitions
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst
- USA: $80,000-$120,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €35,000-€50,000
- Financial Analyst
- USA: $60,000-$90,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 8,00,000
- Spain: €25,000-€40,000
- M&A Consultant
- USA: $120,000-$200,000
- India: INR 10,00,000 - INR 20,00,000
- Spain: €50,000-€80,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the financial statements of companies involved in mergers and acquisitions
- Analyze the financial impact of different types of mergers and acquisitions
- Learn how to value companies and assets involved in mergers and acquisitions
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of accounting and finance
- Familiarity with financial statements
Course Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Course Format
- Online self-paced
- Video lectures
- Interactive quizzes
Similar Courses
- Corporate Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Introduction to Corporate Finance
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Aswath Damodaran
- Timothy Luehrman
Related Books
Requirements
- This course is ideal for financial analysts and associates. It is also suitable for directors and managers who have transitioned, or hope to transition, to mergers and acquisitions from other areas, such as equities or fixed income. To get the most from this course you will need solid MS Excel skills and an understanding of financial accounting and of mergers and acquisitions concepts and structures.
Knowledge
- What topics will you cover?Week 1 - ConsolidationEquity methods of consideration and the cost method, its sub-categories, and consolidationWeek 2 - Purchase Accounting and Special TopicsExplore purchase accounting in detail and other areas like Internal Revenue Code Section 338, tax deductible goodwill and intangibles