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Business Valuations: An Introduction 2 Credits

Dec 22, 2023, 11:00 AM ET

Business Valuations: An Introduction 2 Credits

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Dec 22, 2023, 11:00 AM ET

Learning Objective

  • To identify the business valuation methodologies and standards.
  • To identify the reasons for performing a business valuation.
  • To recognize the standards guide in preparing a business valuation.
  • To identify the requirements to obtain the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) designation from the AICPA.
  • To differentiate IRS Revenue Rulings containing guidelines for valuing preferred stock.
  • To identify standards of the value set by state statute.
  • To differentiate valuation approaches and how they apply.
  • To describe types of engagements.

Course Overview

This Online CPE finance course is designed to be an introductory course on business valuations.

Valuation is a process that involves defining the fair market value of an entity. Valuations are required in many situations, including business reorganizations, shareholder disputes, employee stock or share option plans, mergers and acquisitions, and expropriations to name a few.

Most professionals see valuations as a central basis of proper decision-making for organizations, both in the present and in the future. Even though it is not possible to predict the future, for businesses to survive, they need to prepare for uncertainty.

In this online CPE webinar participants will be exposed to various business valuation methodologies.

A business valuation might include an analysis of the company's management, its capital structure, its future earnings prospects, or the market value of its assets. The tools used for valuation can vary among evaluators, businesses, and industries. Common approaches to business valuation include a review of financial statements, discounting cash flow models, and similar company comparisons.

Major topics included: 

  • Consulting vs Testifying Experts
  • Business Sales Vs Asset Sales
  • Valuation engagements
  • Major Organizations
  • Forensic Accounting Designations
  • Professional Standards
  • Small business financials
  • Reasons for Performing a Valuation Engagement
  • Standards of Value
  • Basic Analysis of a Business Valuation
  • Common Valuation Approaches
  • Levels of Value
  • Valuation Report

In this CPE course speaker, Dr. Robert Minniti will discuss why business valuations are performed and the importance of maintaining standards so that the valuation opinion can be presented in a court of law. 

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Corporate Finance for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Valuation approaches - Income Approach for Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) 2 CPD Eligible
Valuations for Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Valuation approaches for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 2 CPE Eligible
Asset valuation for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Business Valuation as a Measure of Damages for Master Analyst In Financial Forensics (MAFF) 2 CPE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Valuations for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 2 CE Eligible
Valuation approaches for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 2 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Corporate Finance for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Valuation approaches - Market Approach for Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) 2 CPD Eligible
Valuations for Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Asset valuation for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Valuation approaches for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 2 CPE Eligible
Business Valuation as a Measure of Damages for Master Analyst In Financial Forensics (MAFF) 2 CPE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Valuations for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 2 CE Eligible
Valuation approaches for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 2 CPE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Dr. Robert Minniti - Expert Speaker on Accounting and Fraud

Dr. Robert Minniti , CPA (US)

President, Minniti CPA LLC

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Dr. Minniti is the President and Owner of Minniti CPA, LLC. Dr. Minniti is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Forensic Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Valuation Analyst, Certified in Financial Forensics, Master Analyst in Financial Forensics, Chartered Global Management Accountant, and is a licensed private investigator in the state of Arizona. Dr. Minniti received his doctoral degree in business administration from Walden University, received his MBA degree and Graduate Certificate in Accounting from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management, and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix. Dr. Minniti taught graduate and undergraduate courses in forensic accounting at DeVry University, Grand Canyon University, Kaplan University, Northwestern University, and the University of Phoenix.


He designed graduate and undergraduate courses for Grand Canyon University, Northwestern University, and Anthem College. He is a writer and public speaker. He has experience in forensic accounting, fraud examinations, financial audits, internal audits, compliance audits, real estate valuations, business valuations, internal control development, business continuation planning, risk management, financial forecasting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance work. Dr. Minniti is an instructor teaching continuing professional education classes for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Compliance Online, CPE Link/CCH . AccountingEd, Global Compliance Panel, Clear Law Institute, CPE Solutions, Canopy CPE, The Institute of Management Accountants, the National Association of Valuators and Analysts, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and various state CPA Societies.

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Reviews and Ratings

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Carol Orourke, AFSP

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Dr. Minitti presented the material in an extremely organized fashion. He presented lots of details but the slides were clear and he gave practical relatable examples throughout. Unfortunately I had to listen to the presentation an extra 50% because the clock stopped at 45 minutes when I had to pause. It did not restart and I didn't;t want to risk skipping ahead even in case it didn't register that I had indeed listened - and taken notes- through the entire session. Oy!

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Joseph Horne, CPA (US)

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This was a great introduction and I will recommend co-workers interested in doing valuation work participate in the course. Thank you.

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