[Executive Education, Inc. - Seminars for Corporate Financial Managers & Management Advisory Services]

New!Full Day Seminar

Acquisitions to Grow the Business

Structure, Due Diligence & Financing

This seminar will answer your questions regarding mergers and acquisitions.  Should your company look for acquisitions, seek a merger or consider selling all or part of your business?  How do you know what to look for in an acquisition or merger candidate?  How do you arrive at a fair price and create incentives for future growth?  How do you perform effective and efficient due diligence?  What should you look for in the legal documents?  What do the new accounting rules mean for mergers and acquisitions? How can you plan a post-merger business to take advantage of synergies and reduce culture shock?

Topics Discussed Include:

  • Identifying potential acquisition candidates
  • Making strategic acquisitions
  • Valuing businesses
  • Negotiating the right price
  • Understanding the keys to effective and efficient due diligence
  • Making asset purchase and stock swaps
  • Preparing and reviewing agreements
  • Combining company cultures
  • Accounting for acquisitions
  • Getting the best price when selling

Cases and Group Discussion

This seminar will include at least five case studies and provide ample opportunity for group discussion.

Additional Information

Target Audience: Finance and accounting professionals who seek to learn more about mergers, acquisitions and divestitures

Level of Knowledge: Intermediate

CPE Credit:  8 hours group live

Area of Study:
           4 hours Accounting;
           4 hours Bus. Management

Prerequisite:  None

Adv. Preparation: Bring a calculator

Author: John F. Levy

Acronym:  AGB

Scheduling:  Schedule with The 21st Century Director to make a two-day series.