Please note that access to this course is available until 24 Jun 2026, as we transition to a new learning management system.

 

This is an e-learning programme and also a module from the ISCA Professional Business Accountant (PBA) Programme.
 
Upon successful registration and payment, you will be notified via email within 10-15 mins on your enrolment confirmation with user instructions to access this programme.
 
Please complete all topics and sub-topics within the E-Learning courseware.
(The programme and assessment is valid for 6 months from the date of purchase)

Programme Objective

This module provides an overview of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities. It covers the strategic rationales for companies to undertake M&A, the M&A process and the key issues and considerations that arise during the execution of M&A.

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

1. Understand the reasons why companies undertake M&A and how M&A can fit into a company’s strategic objectives.
2. Describe a typical M&A process and understand the key objectives of each stage.
3. Understand the objectives of due diligence in the M&A process.
4. Understand common valuation techniques and how due diligence findings can impact valuation.

Programme Outline

 

• Introduction to Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
  • Describe the types of M&A transactions
• Business Strategy and M&A
  • Why companies undertake M&A
  • How M&A fits a company’s strategic objectives
• The M&A Process
  • Describe a typical M&A process
  • Understand the key objectives of each stage

• Conducting due diligence
  • Due diligence findings
• Valuation
  • Common valuation techniques
  • How due diligence findings can impact valuation

Training Methodology

E-Learning (24/7) with videos and MCQ Assessment

Intended For

Finance professionals in the initial years of the accountancy and finance career and those who are interested to learn more on mergers and acquisitions.

Programme Facilitator(s)