Target Audience

Directors, Entrepreneurs and Shareholders.
Programme Standards

- Maximum 6 attendees
- 30 days of one to one support
- Handouts
- Programme director/s with at least a Masters Degree in the subject
- Convenient morning timings or in-house at any time for a minimum of two bookings
- Can be configured to address a number of professions and industry sectors

Price

EUR248 ex VAT per participant.
Business Valuation Workshop

By covering these key topics, the workshop aims to provide non-accountants with a foundational understanding of business valuation principles and techniques, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding the value of businesses in various contexts.
Topics Covered

1.  Understanding Business Value Concepts:
   - Explanation of what business valuation is and why it's important for various purposes such as mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, or succession planning.
   - Overview of different approaches to valuing a business, including the income approach, market approach, and asset-based approach.
   - Clarification of key terminology and concepts related to business valuation, such as cash flow, discounted cash flow (DCF), multiples, and goodwill.

2.  Financial Statement Analysis: 
   - Basic understanding of financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, and their relevance to business valuation.
   - Interpretation of financial ratios and metrics commonly used in business valuation, such as profitability ratios (e.g., EBITDA margin), liquidity ratios (e.g., current ratio), and leverage ratios (e.g., debt-to-equity ratio).
   - Identification of red flags or warning signs in financial statements that may impact the value of a business.

3.  Market Research and Comparative Analysis: 
   - Techniques for conducting market research to identify comparable companies or transactions for benchmarking purposes.
   - Analysis of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape to assess the relative position of the subject business.
   - Utilization of valuation multiples derived from comparable transactions or publicly traded companies to estimate the value of the subject business.

4.  Risk Assessment and Sensitivity Analysis: 
   - Evaluation of risk factors affecting the value of a business, including market risk, industry risk, competitive risk, and operational risk.
   - Techniques for quantifying and incorporating risk into the valuation process, such as adjusting discount rates or incorporating risk premiums.
   - Sensitivity analysis to assess the impact of different assumptions or scenarios on the valuation outcome, helping stakeholders understand the range of potential values and associated risks.