About this course

Financial Due Diligence Course Description Course Overview The Financial Due Diligence (FDD) course is designed to equip financial professionals, analysts, and business leaders with the skills and knowledge required to conduct thorough and effective due diligence in various financial transactions. This comprehensive course covers the essential aspects of financial analysis, risk assessment, valuation, and reporting, providing participants with the tools to make informed decisions and contribute to the success of mergers and acquisitions, investments, and other financial engagements. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the importance and objectives of financial due diligence in different types of transactions. Analyze and interpret financial statements to identify potential risks and opportunities. Evaluate financial projections and assess their reliability. Perform valuations using various techniques and methods. Prepare detailed due diligence reports and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders. Apply ethical considerations and professional standards in conducting due diligence. Who Should Attend? This course is ideal for: Financial analysts and accountants Investment bankers and private equity professionals Business development and corporate finance professionals Entrepreneurs and business owners Legal and compliance professionals involved in financial transactions Prerequisites Participants should have a basic understanding of financial statements and accounting principles. Prior experience in financial analysis or related fields will be beneficial but is not required. Course Modules Module 1: Introduction to Financial Due Diligence Overview of Financial Due Diligence (FDD) Types of Transactions Requiring FDD Phases of Financial Due Diligence Module 2: Financial Statements Analysis Understanding Financial Statements Ratio Analysis Trend Analysis Module 3: Identifying Financial Risks Operational Risks Financial Risks Compliance and Regulatory Risks Module 4: Evaluating Financial Projections Assessing Forecasted Financial Statements Assumptions Review Sensitivity Analysis Module 5: Valuation Techniques Introduction to Valuation Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis Comparative Valuation Asset-Based Valuation Module 6: Due Diligence in Practice Case Studies and Real-World Examples Preparing a Due Diligence Report Communicating Findings Module 7: Tools and Resources Financial Analysis Software Industry-Specific Considerations Additional Resources Module 8: Ethics and Professional Standards Ethical Considerations in FDD Professional Standards Course Delivery and Assessment The course will be delivered through a combination of online video lectures, interactive webinars, case study workshops, and one-on-one mentoring sessions. Participants will be assessed through quizzes, assignments, case study analyses, and a final project presentation.