Course Details


Course Name: Business Ownership Transitions: Buying, Selling, and Exit Strategies
CPE Credits: 8
Type: Online/Video
Exam: Passing grade (70%)
Price: $120 $108


Description:
With the onslaught of the retirement of the baby boomer generation, one can expect lots of activity in this area over the next five years. Also, many companies have been hoarding cash during the long downturn in our economy and are now ready to invest this cash by purchasing other businesses. Proper planning for an ownership transition can make the difference between success, failure, and serious disappointments especially in the financial environment that exists today. This online business accounting course is perfect for any CPA advising a client or for CFOs guiding management (owners) when a business transition is anticipated.


Topics:
Overview
Why do business transitions often fail or do great harm to the business after a transition?
What is the driving force behind so many companies being bought or sold?
The four Ds of a business exit strategy and tips for exiting a business
How may transition strategies are available to select from anyway?
The business culture discussion: What do you mean by the business culture?
What information should the seller provide for me if I am interested in buying their company?
What is due diligence and how important is it? What are internal and external fissures?
What should the buyer do to look for these fatal fissures? What is the main purpose of due diligence?
Does the seller have any interest in knowing something about the buyer?
Are there situations that buyers should be wary of in a purchase of a business? Final Questions before a decision point
If the company passes this test, then what happens? Cash flow analysis and standard break-even analysis
Is there a good executive summary that would help me know what to look for in a due diligence program?
What are some factors that determine the value of a business?
How does one determine the value of a business? Part 1 – Introduction
How does one determine the value of a business? Part 2 – Valuation based upon assets
How does one determine the value of a business? Part 3 – Valuation based upon income
How does one determine the value of a business? part 4 – example determining business valuation: the Kennedy manufacturing company
How does one determine the value of a business? part 5 – are there other methods for determining a fair value?
Negotiating the deal – part 1 – who needs to be on the negotiating team?
Negotiating the deal – part 2 – are there special problems facing the buyer and seller in negotiations?
Negotiating the deal – part 3 – what are the various ways that a financial deal can be structured?






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