Identifying the purpose/need of the company valuation is a crucial first step in the process as it dictates the “basis of value” or “standard of value” to be applied, which, in turn, impacts the selection of approaches, inputs and assumptions considered in the valuation.

This course will explain the needs and purposes of valuation, parties benefit from valuation, financial statement concepts, other concepts of valuation and the business value drives. Thus, the aim of this session is to give general knowledge about valuation as an introduction.

Topics Discussed:

• The need and purpose of a valuation
• The concept of valuation
• Distinguish Between “Cost”, “Price”, and “Value”
• The Relationship Between Cost, Price, and Value
• The Differences Between Cost, Price, and Value
• The Concept of “Free Cash Flow” (FCF)
• Different types of values
• Financial Statements

• Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)
• Income Statement
• Cashflow Statement
• Owner’s Equity

• Factors effecting of a Business Value (Value drivers)
• Business Valuation approaches, methods and difficulties
• Valuation approaches

All Included:

• Video presented course
• Downloadable course material
• Certificate of training
• Assessment (optional)
• SAIT Accredited - 2 Verifiable CPD Points