Mergers and Acquisitions

Overview

This CPE course can be purchased individually or as part of the Specialized Forensic Accounting Certificate.

Mergers and acquisitions happen in all industries and in all sizes of companies. Forensic accountants should know the differences between mergers and acquisitions, as well as the types of disputes in these transactions. Through narration by an industry subject matter expert and practical scenario-based exercises, this CPE course provides a nuanced exploration of the differences between mergers and acquisitions and details the role a forensic accountant plays in these transactions.

Enhanced On-Demand Format

This enhanced on-demand format offers meaningful and relevant content in the form of tables, charts, and discussion points on slides. An instructor who is an expert on the topical area breaks down complex topics, offers best practices, provides clarity, and shares insights that help the learner achieve the learning objectives for the course.

Highlights

Key Topics

• Differences between mergers and acquisitions
• Key stages of mergers and acquisitions
• Forensic accountants' roles in mergers and acquisitions
• Damages, as they relate to mergers and acquisitions

Prerequisites

Foundational knowledge of forensic accounting

Designed For

Who Will Benefit

• Accountants in industry and public practice involved in forensic accounting activities

Objectives

Learning Outcomes

• Differentiate between a merger and an acquisition and the various structuring options in each.
• Analyze statements made by parties to a merger or acquisition during the due diligence process.
• Differentiate between the different roles accountants can play and services accountants can provide in mergers and acquisitions.
• Differentiate between disputed issues.
• Calculate damages as they relate to a merger or an acquisition.