20WC-0273: The Accountant's Role in Mergers and Acquisitions (Webinar)
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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
10:30am - 6:00pm Central Time
8 CPE (8 technical)
Review issues professionals encounter in assisting clients who are selling or buying mid-size companies. Examine the accountant advisor's essential role in drafting and structuring purchase-price adjustment mechanisms, due diligence and accounting for transactions.Review considerations such as buyer/seller perspectives and preferences, letters of intent, significant components of definitive purchase agreements, and the high-level tax considerations of buyers/sellers - including the implications of Section 338(h)(10) elections. Explore the M&A process from non-disclosure agreement to the post-closing operation, focusing on the CPA's role and ways to help clients.
Major subjects
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The purpose and role of financial due diligence in the deal process, including quality of earnings analysis, evaluation of forecasts and sustainability of cash flow
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Working capital adjustments and balance sheet due diligence
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The impact of contemplated pricing, earn-outs and holdbacks
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The deal timeline and flow of information
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Understanding the terms and structure that fit the buyer and seller objectives
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Tax and financial accounting treatment of select issues
Learning objective(s)
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Recognize the M&A process and the accountant's role
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Determine how deal drivers present opportunities for client service
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Evaluate critical deal points and terms
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Determine how to plan and execute an effective due diligence process
Who should take this program?
Financial and accountant advisors.
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