• New York Institute of Finance

Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Theory

Explore mergers and acquisitions in greater depth, examining accounting and projections.

Take a closer look at the processes behind mergers and acquisitions

Take a closer look at the processes behind mergers and acquisitions

Following on from the first introductory course about mergers and acquisitions, this course looks in more detail at major aspects of the mergers and acquisitions industry.

You’ll get an overview of accounting and projections for mergers and acquisitions and learn more about financing deals. You will also spend time considering the seller’s viewpoint as well as touching on disclosure of acquisitions, hostile takeover defences and private equity.

Skip to 0 minutes and 1 second It’s clear we’re entering a period where mergers and acquisitions will be a key part of the business and financial landscape. How will all this imminent M&A activity affect you? And what are you going to do to be prepared? The accelerating M&A trend will have an impact on you whether you are an investment banker or an entrepreneur, a strategic planner or market regulator in corporate finance or R&D. To get the greatest benefit out of a well-timed merger or a strategic acquisition, you’ll need deep knowledge of the structure, the steps, the pitfalls, and rewards of a potential deal.

Skip to 0 minutes and 36 seconds This timely professional certificate course brought to you by the New York Institute of Finance, is designed to provide you with a detailed overview of the entire M&A process, from finding the right opportunity, to analysing the risks and benefits, then structuring, and finally, closing the deal. This course will also introduce you to the key M&A decision making metric, free cash flow, as well as the accounting methods for mergers, acquisitions, and equity investments. Get ready for the M&A boom, and become an expert in all aspects of this essential business dynamic by enrolling in this course. You will be guided by Jeff Hooke and Steve Literati, seasoned M&A subject matter experts on the faculty at NYIF.

Skip to 1 minute and 21 seconds Register now for the New York Institute of Finance’s professional certificate in M&A so you can make the most out of the opportunities ahead.

What topics will you cover?

Week 1 - M&A Finance and The Seller’s Viewpoint

Financial accounting, projections, how to finance the deal, and the seller’s viewpoint

Week 2 - Case studies and further lessons

Explore the seller’s viewpoint through case studies, then explore in more depth first offers, disclosure, hostile takeover defenses and private equity

When would you like to start?

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Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Identify the types of takeover defenses
  • Demonstrate how to disclose an acquisition
  • Identify the purpose, advantages, and disadvantages of the Letter of Intent
  • Interpret the meaning of the First Offer
  • Explain the steps involved in the Sale process
  • Evaluate how to use an Investment Bank
  • Explore the seller's viewpoint
  • Investigate Contingent Payments
  • Summarise New Debt, New Equity, and Private Equity
  • Identify the M&A Finance sources
  • Explore the list of synergies developed by the Investment Bank and Buyer
  • Interpret the concepts of Affordability and Earnings per Share Dilution
  • Identify the concepts of M&A Financial Accounting

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for financial analysts and associates. It is also suitable for directors and managers who have transitioned, or hope to transition, to mergers and acquisitions from other areas, such as equities or fixed income.

To get the most from this course you will need a good knowledge of financial analysis and MS Excel.

What do people say about this course?

"I enjoyed this course. Having been in the M&A business for more than 25 years, I still found it useful. The course confirmed a lot of the things I experienced and knew, but it also made sense to get it catalogued in the way this course was given. I enjoyed it and was pleased and impressed with the professionalism."

Who will you learn with?

Jeff, Senior Advisor at Focus Investment Banking has more than 30 years of corporate valuation, investment banking, and private equity experience.

Who developed the course?

New York Institute of Finance

The New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) is a global leader in training for financial services and related industries. NYIF trains 50,000 professionals online and in class, in over 120 countries.

What's included?

This is a premium course. These courses are designed for professionals from specific industries looking to learn with a smaller group of like-minded individuals.

  • Unlimited access to this course
  • Includes any articles, videos, peer reviews and quizzes
  • Tests to validate your learning
  • Certificate of Achievement to prove your success when you're eligible
  • Download and print your Certificate of Achievement anytime

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