Free Online course on Mergers & Acquisitions

Course Objectives: Mergers and acquisitions represent the ultimate in change for a business. No other event is more difficult, challenging, or chaotic as a merger and acquisition. It is imperative that everyone involved in the process has a clear understanding of how the process works. This short course will provide you with a better appreciation of what is involved

 

Course Fee: FREE

Course Duration: 18 hours

Course Outline:

• Basic Concepts of Mergers & Acquisitions


• Mergers & Acquisitions Defined


• The Overall Process - Phase 1 - Pre Acquisition Review


• Phase 2 - Search & Screen Targets


• Phase 3 - Investigate & Value the Target


• Phase 4 - Acquire through Negotiation


• Phase 5 - Post Merger Integration


• Legal and Regulatory Considerations


• Agreements, Representations, Indemnification & Confidentiality;
• Closing


• Security Laws


• Accounting Principles


• Due Diligence


• Valuation Concepts & Standards


• Anti-Takeover Defenses

System Requirements
The Minimum System Requirements are:

• Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Windows NT

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above