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Develop proficiency in Business valuation, Analyses and Application

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What You’ll learn

Valuation plays a critical role in today's economy, impacting everything from value creation to regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making.  
Whether you're a banker, auditor, investor, or legal professional, understanding credible valuations is essential for supporting economic activity, enhancing financial transparency, and protecting the public interest. In this Certified Business Valuation Expert course, you'll dive into the core methodologies of valuation, including comparable company analysis, precedent transaction valuation, and discounted cash flow analysis. You'll also explore how these practices are used across various industries, from litigation and financing to compliance and strategic management. Join us and become a trusted expert in valuation!

Get Deeper Understanding of:
  • Valuation techniques for both closely held and publicly traded companies.

  • Ethical considerations in valuation practices.

  • Income, cost, and market approaches in valuations.

  • Advanced valuation techniques for real estate and litigation.

  • Valuation of intangible assets and their impact on financial outcomes

Recommended For:
  • Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), Certified Valuation Analysts (CVAs) and others aiming to deepen their expertise in business valuation, preparing them for advanced roles in finance and consulting.

  • Business and Finance professionals who wish to enhance their expertise in various valuation approaches, including income, cost, and market methods.

  • Ideal for individuals seeking key insights into business valuation for financial modeling, strategic decision-making, and litigation. Previous exposure to valuation concepts would be beneficial.

Why take the Certified Business Valuation Expert: From Core Principles to Advanced Mastery (CBVPM) Course with myCPE?

Resources included
  • Handout PDFs for every Module
  • Glossary/Key Terms for every Module
  • Q&A directly with instructors.
Career Opportunities
  • Business Valuation Analyst
  • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager
  • Certified Valuation Advisor (CVA)
  • Private Equity Analyst
  • Valuation Consultant
Value Addition to your skills
  • In-depth market trend analysis
  • Expertise in asset valuation
  • Strategic decision-making skills
  • Analytical problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency in valuation reporting

Modules

Module Name

Duration

Business Valuations: An Introduction

2 Hours

  • Identify business valuation methodologies, standards, and reasons for conducting valuations.
  • Recognize ABV designation requirements and differentiate IRS guidelines for preferred stock valuation.
  • Differentiate valuation approaches, state statute standards, and describe engagement types in valuations.
Instructor
Dr. Robert Minniti
Dr. Robert Minniti

President , Minniti CPA LLC

Intro to Business Models, Financial Modelling & Valuation

2 Hours

  • Gather a basic understanding of business models and their key components.
  • Determine the purpose and functionality of financial models in business.
  • Discuss core concepts involved in valuing a business effectively.
Instructor
Manish Gupta
Manish Gupta

Founder & CEO , VITTPRO

Introduction to Business Valuation for a Closely-Held Business

2 Hours

  • Recognize opportunities for business appraisal among closely-held business owners.
  • Identify typical assignments and discuss marketplace credentials for appraisers.
  • Familiarize with appropriate standards, approaches, and methods of financial analysis.
Instructor
Robert Schlegel
Robert Schlegel

Staff or Senior , Houlihan Valuation Advisors

Raising Finance for Business & Understanding Valuation

2 Hours

  • Determine sources for raising funds to start a business effectively.
  • Discuss finance sources for various business stages and their implications.
  • Analyze pros and cons of different financing options available.
Instructor
Manish Gupta
Manish Gupta

Founder & CEO , VITTPRO

Ethics For Valuation Analysts

2 Hours

  • Review historical and modern ethical theories applicable to valuation practice.
  • Apply professional standards from AICPA and NACVA for valuation analysts.
  • Maintain independence, objectivity, and impartiality in valuation engagements.
Instructor
Dr. Robert Minniti
Dr. Robert Minniti

President , Minniti CPA LLC

Business Valuations- Income Approach

2 Hours

  • Understand reasons for performing business valuations using the Income Approach.
  • Review NACVA and AICPA standards relevant to valuation practices.
  • Differentiate various valuation approaches and their applications in practice.
Instructor
Dr. Robert Minniti
Dr. Robert Minniti

President , Minniti CPA LLC

Business Valuations- Cost Approach

2 Hours

  • Identify business valuation methodologies and standards relevant to practice.
  • Recognize key issues in applying the Cost Approach for valuations.
  • Understand reasons for performing business valuations using the Cost Approach.
Instructor
Dr. Robert Minniti
Dr. Robert Minniti

President , Minniti CPA LLC

Intermediate Business Valuation: A Review of The CAPM

1 Hour

  • Analyze the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and its components.
  • Identify key uses of the Capital Asset Pricing Model in finance.
  • Calculate the Capital Asset Pricing Model for investment evaluations effectively.
Instructor
Dr. Robert Minniti
Dr. Robert Minniti

President , Minniti CPA LLC

Intermediate Business Valuations: Developing The Risk Buildup

1 Hour

  • Identify and analyze components of the Risk Build-Up approach for valuations.
  • Explain the significance of risk factors on the discount rate.
  • Analyze the relationship between risk elements and cost of capital.
Instructor
Dr. Robert Minniti
Dr. Robert Minniti

President , Minniti CPA LLC

Intermediate Business Valuation: What are Intangible Assets and Why Do We Need to Value Them

1 Hour

  • Identify and classify various types of Intangible Assets effectively.
  • Discuss the different categories and examples of Intangible Assets.
  • Analyze key reasons for valuing Intangible Assets in business.
Instructor
Dr. Robert Minniti
Dr. Robert Minniti

President , Minniti CPA LLC

Intermediate Business Valuation: A Review of the WACC

1 Hour

  • Identify key uses of the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC).
  • Analyze the calculation methods for Weighted Average Cost of Capital.
  • Discuss areas requiring professional judgment in valuation practices.
Instructor
Dr. Robert Minniti
Dr. Robert Minniti

President , Minniti CPA LLC

Business Valuations: Developing Economic Outlooks

2 Hours

  • Identify basic requirements for documenting an economic outlook in valuations.
  • Recognize key aspects of economic outlook relevant to business valuations.
  • Evaluate data sources and methods for formatting and presenting information.
Instructor
Dr. Robert Minniti
Dr. Robert Minniti

President , Minniti CPA LLC

Business Valuations: Writing the Report

2 Hours

  • Identify basic requirements for documenting an economic outlook in valuations.
  • Recognize key aspects of economic outlook relevant to business valuations.
  • Analyze components and best practices for writing a comprehensive valuation report.
Instructor
Dr. Robert Minniti
Dr. Robert Minniti

President , Minniti CPA LLC

Business Valuations: Real Estate Valuations

8 Hours

  • Identify various types of real estate and ownership structures.
  • Determine types of ownership and their implications for valuation.
  • Analyze how easements and access issues affect real estate valuations.
Instructor
Dr. Robert Minniti
Dr. Robert Minniti

President , Minniti CPA LLC

Red Flags in a Small Business Valuation 2024

2 Hours

  • Identify and address misleading information from business owners effectively.
  • Develop techniques to ensure accuracy and credibility in valuation opinions.
  • Analyze case studies to enhance skills in detecting valuation fraud.
Instructor
Dr. Robert Minniti
Dr. Robert Minniti

President , Minniti CPA LLC

Valuation Essentials: 2024 Insights for Transaction Support

2 Hours

  • Define and distinguish between Deal, Other, and Transaction Value. 
  • Explore the contexts and scenarios where each valuation type is prominently used. 
  • Discuss the implications and strategic considerations associated with each valuation type.
Instructor
Dr. Robert Minniti
Dr. Robert Minniti

President , Minniti CPA LLC

Using AI in a Business Valuation

2 Hours

  • Recognize ways to incorporate artificial intelligence in business valuations.
  • Identify limitations of artificial intelligence software in valuation processes.
  • Identify ethical issues related to the use of artificial intelligence.
Instructor
Dr. Robert Minniti
Dr. Robert Minniti

President , Minniti CPA LLC

The Importance of Certified Business Valuations in Divorce Cases

1 Hour

  • Explain the importance of certified business valuations in divorce cases.
  • Identify methods for calculating business value: asset-based, income-based, market-based.
  • Analyze legal requirements for valuations in divorce, including expert witness roles.
Instructor
Troy Patton
Troy Patton

Managing Director , Patton & Associates, LLC

Valuation Wars 2024: Mastering Review and Rebuttal Reports

2 Hours

  • Identify essential considerations when preparing a review or rebuttal of a valuation report in litigation.
  • Explain deviations from professional standards in opposing expert reports and their implications.
  • Analyze how to apply best practices to document disagreements with opposing expert assumptions effectively.
Instructor
Dr. Robert Minniti
Dr. Robert Minniti

President , Minniti CPA LLC

Valuation for Litigation Assistance 2024

2 Hours

  • Identify the uses for valuations in litigation. 
  • Analyze standards for preparing a small business valuation. 
  • Discuss common pitfalls in preparing valuation reports for litigation. 
Instructor
Dr. Robert Minniti
Dr. Robert Minniti

President , Minniti CPA LLC

Comparative Insights: Unveiling the Differences between GPCM and GTM

2 Hours

  • Explain the Guideline Public Company Method (GPCM) and Guideline Transaction Method (GTM).
  • Identify unique characteristics and applications of GPCM and GTM.
  • Explore differences, strengths, and limitations of GPCM versus GTM.
Instructor
Gregory Holzel
Gregory Holzel

Owner , GT Financials PLLC

Valuation Varieties: Dissecting Deal, Other, and Transaction Values

2 Hours

  • Define and distinguish between Deal Value, Other Value, and Transaction Value.
  • Explore contexts and scenarios where each valuation type is used.
  • Discuss implications and strategic considerations for each valuation type.
Instructor
Gregory Holzel
Gregory Holzel

Owner , GT Financials PLLC

Peer Screening Excellence: Criteria for Enhanced Precision and Reliability

2 Hours

  • Discuss the importance and impact of effective peer screening in financial analysis.
  • Explain and apply rigorous criteria for precise and reliable peer screening.
  • Identify common challenges encountered in peer screening processes effectively.
Instructor
Gregory Holzel
Gregory Holzel

Owner , GT Financials PLLC

Multiples Mastery: Selecting and Applying Key Valuation Multiples

2 Hours

  • Discuss characteristics and applications of various valuation multiples effectively.
  • Analyze how to select appropriate valuation multiples for specific contexts.
  • Explore strategies for applying and interpreting valuation multiples in analyses.
Instructor
Gregory Holzel
Gregory Holzel

Owner , GT Financials PLLC

Navigating Valuation Frontiers: Mastering Enterprise Value Calculations

2 Hours

  • Explain fundamental components and concepts essential for calculating Enterprise Value.
  • Review the process of deriving Enterprise Value using Equity Value and components.
  • Explore the significance of Enterprise Value in financial analyses and decisions.
Instructor
Gregory Holzel
Gregory Holzel

Owner , GT Financials PLLC

Premium Insights: Demystifying the Concept of Controlling Premium

2 Hours

  • Explain foundational concepts and rationale behind the controlling premium in valuations.
  • Explore determinants and considerations influencing the calculation of controlling premiums.
  • Understand how the controlling premium impacts valuation and transaction outcomes.
Instructor
Gregory Holzel
Gregory Holzel

Owner , GT Financials PLLC

Foundations of Corporate Value: NOPAT, Working Capital, and Capex Adjustments Unveiled

2 Hours

  • Explain the significance of NOPAT in financial analysis comprehensively.
  • Delve into working capital changes and their impact on valuations.
  • Discuss essential concepts and practices related to Capex adjustments.
Instructor
Gregory Holzel
Gregory Holzel

Owner , GT Financials PLLC

Risk Realms in Valuation: Exploring Diverse Risk Concepts for Informed Analysis

2 Hours

  • Develop a robust understanding of risk concepts like ERP, CRP, and DLOC.
  • Explore methodologies for incorporating these risks into valuation processes.
  • Enhance analytical skills in evaluating and applying risk considerations for accuracy.
Instructor
Gregory Holzel
Gregory Holzel

Owner , GT Financials PLLC

Terminal Value Triumph: Mastering Diverse Approaches to Enduring Valuation

2 Hours

  • Explain approaches to calculating Terminal Value: Gordon Growth, Exit Multiple, H-Model.
  • Discuss principles, assumptions, and applications of each Terminal Value approach.
  • Develop analytical skills in choosing suitable approaches for valuation contexts.
Instructor
Gregory Holzel
Gregory Holzel

Owner , GT Financials PLLC

Navigating the Nuances: A Deep Dive into Mid-Period Valuations

2 Hours

  • Explain the concept and significance of mid-period valuations effectively.
  • Explore methodologies and approaches used in conducting mid-period valuations.
  • Identify challenges and complexities in mid-period valuations and strategies to address them.
Instructor
Gregory Holzel
Gregory Holzel

Owner , GT Financials PLLC

Valuation in Focus: Unleashing the Power of Football Field Analysis

2 Hours

  • Explain football field analysis and its role in blended valuation.
  • Discuss methodologies and considerations for conducting football field analysis effectively.
  • Explore integration of various valuation methods within football field analysis.
Instructor
Gregory Holzel
Gregory Holzel

Owner , GT Financials PLLC

Mastering the Art: Effective Presentation of Valuation Outputs

2 Hours

  • Discuss key elements for a well-structured valuation output presentation.
  • Tailor presentations to meet the needs of different audiences effectively.
  • Develop techniques for presenting complex valuation data clearly and compellingly.
Instructor
Gregory Holzel
Gregory Holzel

Owner , GT Financials PLLC

Valuation Vistas: Navigating Pre-Money and Post-Money Concepts

2 Hours

  • Explain fundamental differences and implications of pre-money and post-money valuations.
  • Discuss calculations and applications of these valuations in investment scenarios.
  • Explore strategic considerations for using pre-money and post-money valuations effectively.
Instructor
Gregory Holzel
Gregory Holzel

Owner , GT Financials PLLC

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This Certified Business Valuation Expert course covers a comprehensive range of valuation topics, including foundational concepts, financial modeling, and advanced methodologies such as the income, cost, and market approaches. It dives into intermediate techniques like the CAPM, WACC, and risk buildup, while also exploring specialized areas like intangible assets, real estate valuations, and AI-driven valuation practices. From understanding ethical considerations to mastering report writing and litigation support, the course prepares participants to handle complex business valuation scenarios with confidence.

This course equips you with both broad and in-depth knowledge essential for becoming a proficient business valuation expert. You'll gain practical skills in core valuation methods, financial modeling, and advanced analytical techniques that are crucial for roles in finance, auditing, legal support, and investment. Specifically, the course provides tools to tackle real-world valuation challenges, from assessing closely held businesses and developing risk outlooks to supporting transaction negotiations and litigation cases. It positions you to make accurate, informed valuations and effectively communicate your findings to stakeholders.

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