Introduction to Business Valuation Course Overview
Valuation
is probably the most fundamental concept in finance and is a necessary skill to
become a world-class financial analyst. Valuation is the art and science of attributing
value to an asset, investment or company. In this course, we will cover the
three most common valuation methodologies: comparable company valuation,
precedent transaction valuation and discounted cash flow valuation.
Introduction to Business Valuation Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
- Identify a wide range of valuation
methods
- Understand the difference between
enterprise value and equity value
- Explore the three main business
valuation techniques
- Determine the pros and cons of
different valuation methods
- Discover how to present your analysis
like a world-class financial analyst
- Calculate key outputs within the
model structure
Recommended Prep Courses
These preparatory courses are optional, but we recommend you complete the stated prep course(s) or possess the equivalent knowledge prior to enrolling in this course:
- Math for Corporate Finance
- Corporate Finance Fundamentals
Who Should Take This Course?
Introduction
to Business Valuation is perfect for investment bankers, equity research
analysts, private equity, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A)
professionals. This course is structured with a range of video lectures,
followed up with exercises and interactive case studies where you have to apply
business valuation techniques in Excel. We’ve also included assessments
wherever possible so you can test your knowledge. This course is not only good
for beginners, but it will also cover some more intermediate discussions for
experienced practitioners.