An Introduction to Due Diligence

Price:
R506.46 (VAT Incl.)
Level:
Accounting professionals
Sub-level:
Accounting
Lecturer:
Nestene Botha
Duration:
120 Minutes
Additionals:
   CPD Assessment
   Certificate

Lesson Outline


Due diligence is an investigation or audit of a potential investment consummated by a prospective buyer. The objective is to confirm the accuracy of the seller’s information and appraise its value.
These investigations are typically undertaken by investors and companies considering M&A deals.
Other situations may be buyers and sellers seeking to determine whether the other party has substantial assets to complete the purchase. It may be a legal obligation or voluntary.
The breadth and magnitude of investigation varies from situation to situation.
In this webinar we’ll explore the basics of a good due diligence investigation, including the different types of due diligence engagements you could encounter in practice.
This session will cover the following:
● What is due diligence?
● Reasonable Diligence Definition
● What is contingent Due Diligence?
● What is Due Diligence in Law?
● What is Due Diligence in Business?
● What is Financial Due Diligence?
● What happens when Due Diligence Expires?
● Areas of Due Diligence
● Due Diligence Checklists
● Due Diligence Examples