Author: Don Minges
What is your company worth? Is business value the single most important metric? This session discusses various business valuation methods for any stage company: start-up, spin-off, or acquisition. Many valuation methods exist. Which method is right? Which is the ‘best’ for a given business or a given situation? CPAs and Corporate Financial Managers cannot afford to miss this course.
Topics Discussed
- Reasons for business valuations
- The capital asset pricing model
- The cost of equity
- The weighted average cost of capital
- Discounted Cash Flow analysis
- The planning pyramid
- Valuation methods discussed include:
- Income
- Asset
- Market
- The issues and the pros and cons of these methods
- How do you increase the value of a business?
Cases and Group Discussion
This seminar includes seven interactive case studies for group discussion.
Target Audience
Corporate financial managers, business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who advise them. CPAs with the ABV certification.
Level of Knowledge
Intermediate
Acronym
VAB4
CPE Credit
4 hours group live
Area of Study
Finance
Prerequisite
Participants should have at least six months of industry experience and thorough knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices. Corporate finance classwork, e.g., advanced degree or coursework, or six months of finance experience will be beneficial.
Advanced Preparation
None, strongly recommend a laptop if you have one, or a calculator. Required.
CFO Series Day 1
Advanced Skills, Made Easy!
Topics Discussed | Credits |
---|---|
Advanced Planning: Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Projections | 2 Accounting |
Advanced Cost Accounting: Assigning Overhead | 2 Accounting |
Fixing Your Chart of Accounts | 2 Accounting |
Avoiding Death by PowerPoint: Create Better Presentations | 2 Software |
Discussion Leader
John L. Daly, Tom Henry, Bill O’Brien or Don Minges
Acronym
CFOS1-20
Scheduling
For John Daly, contact Barb Sullivan: Barb@ExecutiveEducationInc.com, or contact Don Minges, Don@TheKnowledgeInstitute.com
CFO Series Day 2
Developing Credibility – Inside and Outside the Organization
Topics Discussed | Credits |
---|---|
Developing Credibility: Earn Respect for Yourself and Your Team | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
It’s All About Action! | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
Effective Internal Reporting: Make Your Message Quick and Clear | 2 Accounting |
Financial Management: 10 Tips for Success and 13 Signs of Failure | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
Discussion Leader
Bill O’Brien, Dana Johnson, Richard Karwic, Tom Henry or Bob Mims
Acronym
CFOS2-20
Scheduling
Contact: Don@TheKnowledgeInstitute.com
CFO Series Day 3
Emotional Intelligence – What Makes Great Leaders Great?
Topics Discussed | Credits |
---|---|
Emotional Intelligence: The Critical Factor in Success | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
Motivating the Right Way: Get the Most from Your Staff | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
Business Ethics: Cases from the Real World | 2 Behavioral Ethics |
Don’t Be the Messenger Who Gets Shot | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
Discussion Leader
Don Minges, Dana Johnson, Bob Mims, Tom Henry or Richard Karwic
Acronym
CFOS3-20
Scheduling
Contact: Don@TheKnowledgeInstitute.com
CFO Series Day 4
Cash Management - Managing The Lifeline Of Your Business
Topics Discussed | Credits |
---|---|
A/R and A/P: Effective Management Techniques | 2 Accounting |
Cash Management Techniques | 2 Accounting |
Cash Forecasting | 2 Accounting |
Better Meetings: Make Meetings Fun & Productive | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
Discussion Leader
Richard A. Karwic, Paul Harrison, Brian Maturi, or Don Minges
Acronym
CFOS4-20
Scheduling
Contact: Don@TheKnowledgeInstitute.com
CFO Series Day 5
Become More Effective!
Topics Discussed | Credits |
---|---|
Critical Thinking for Financial Professionals | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
Effective Networking: Take Control of Your Career | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
The CFO’s Role in Compensation and Bonus Plans | 2 Bus. Mgt. |
MS Word: Advanced Features | 2 Software |
Discussion Leader
John L. Daly, Bill O’Brien, Don Minges or Bob Mims
Acronym
CFOS5-20
Scheduling
Please contact Don@TheKnowledgeInstitute.com
For John Daly, contact: Barb Sullivan – Barb@ExecutiveEducationInc.com
The five 2020 CFO Series days above plus the following alternate day will be available through December 2020.
Alternate CFO Series Day 6
Corporate Performance Management
Topics Discussed | Credits |
---|---|
Corporate Performance Management | 2 Accounting |
Business Intelligence and Data Analytics | 2 Accounting |
Driver-Based Budgeting | 2 Accounting |
Effective Management Accounting | 2 Accounting |
Scheduling
Schedule with one of our other half-day seminars, e.g.; Balance Sheet Management or Business Ethics or Cases in Corporate Ethics or Shorten Month End or Good to Great to make a full-day seminar.