Discover the essentials of business valuations in this engaging 2-hour CPD webinar designed specifically for South African accountants. As a professional, understanding the principles of business valuations is vital to make informed decisions and provide valuable insights to clients.
This session will cover the following:
Module 1: Introduction to Business Valuations
1.1 The importance of business valuations
1.2 The role of business valuations in decision-making
1.3 Overview of business valuation methods
Module 2: The Financial Statements and Valuation
2.1 The importance of financial statements in valuation
2.2 Key financial statements and their components
2.3 Adjustments to financial statements for valuation purposes
Module 3: Income-Based Valuation Methods
3.1 Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method
3.2 Capitalized Earnings method
3.3 Adjusted Present Value (APV) method
3.4 Practical application and case studies
Module 4: Market-Based Valuation Methods
4.1 Comparable Companies Analysis (CCA)
4.2 Precedent Transactions Analysis (PTA)
4.3 Market Multiples method
4.4 Practical application and case studies
Module 5: Asset-Based Valuation Methods
5.1 Net Asset Value (NAV) method
5.2 Liquidation Value method
5.3 Replacement Cost method
5.4 Practical application and case studies
Module 6: Valuation Adjustments and Considerations
6.1 Control premiums and minority discounts
6.2 Marketability and liquidity discounts
6.3 Company-specific risk factors
6.4 Synergies and strategic considerations


Module 7: Business Valuation Reporting and Ethics
7.1 The importance of transparent and ethical valuation practices
7.2 Key components of a business valuation report
7.3 Professional standards and guidelines for South African accountants