A Practical Guide to Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures FLEXCAST

Overview

This course offers an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the intricacies of M&A, providing a pathway to professional growth in the accounting and finance sectors. This CPE course features detailed insights into the types, structures, and processes of M&A and divestitures, emphasizing practical application in real-world scenarios. Benefit from learning about various valuation methods, tax implications, and compliance necessities like SEC filings and accounting rules. The course equips you with the knowledge to identify characteristics and types of mergers, understand the benefits, and recognize SEC rules and antitrust guidelines. By understanding the advantages and disadvantages of different financing methods, how mergers affect taxation and financial results, and the techniques for merger valuation, you will gain the competence to make informed decisions, enhance your professional skill set, and contribute significantly to your organization’s strategic objectives.

Highlights

Mergers and acquisitions. Key concepts. Factors to consider. Impact of a merger. Other matters. Divestiture. Candidate for divestiture. Tax implications. Accounting for divestitures.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs.

Objectives

Identify the characteristics of mergers. Identify the different types of mergers. Recognize the benefits of mergers. Identify antitrust guidelines used by the Justice Department. Recognize Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules regarding mergers. Recognize different defensive measures used by target companies. Identify advantages and disadvantages of different methods of financing a merger. Recognize how different mergers may affect taxation and financial results. Recognize how to account for transactions under the acquisition method. Identify different approaches and techniques for merger valuation. Identify different types of divestitures and methods used to divest.

Preparation

None.

Notice

This is a FlexCast (no exam required) and may be viewed only Monday - Saturday, 5am - 5pm PT. You may take up to one year from the date of purchase to complete the course. Pause your FlexCast and resume at a convenient day during the hours above. Partial credit for 2+ credit courses: If you are unable to complete the course in one sitting, partial credit can be awarded (minimum of one credit). To earn the remaining credits, you must return later and start the course from the beginning. Use chat to ask questions of a subject matter expert during the program.