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A Practical Guide to Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures

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Description:

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), driven by globalization, long-term markets, and various barriers to growth, often result in new organizations whose financial and strategic options are much improved. Thus, M&A can be a valuable tool by which companies can quickly attempt to increase revenue. This course discusses all facets of M&A and divestitures, such as types, structures, the process, valuation methods, tax implications, essential compliance requirements (e.g. SEC filing, accounting rules), and financial analysis of combinations.

Delivery Method: Online Interactive Self Study

Level: Overview

Prerequisites: None

Advanced Preparation: None

Category: Finance

Field of Study: Finance

Passing Score: 70%

Technical Details: Finance: Technical

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Objectives:

1. Identify the characteristics of mergers
2. Identify the different types of mergers
3. Recognize the benefits of mergers
4. Identify antitrust guidelines used by the Justice Department
5. Recognize Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules regarding mergers
6. Recognize different defensive measures used by target companies
7. Identify advantages and disadvantage of different methods of financing a merger
8. Recognize how different mergers may affect taxation and financial results
9. Recognize how to account for transactions under the acquisition metho
10. Identify different approaches and techniques for merger valuation
11. Identify different types of divestitures and methods used to divest

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NASBA: Yes

QAS: Yes

CPA: Suitable for all CPAs

IRS: No IRS credit for Enrolled Agents.

Profession Identifiers: CPA