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There are 6 modules in this course
Learn how companies restructure, merge, and create value through financial restructuring and amalgamation. Develop practical skills in valuation, merger analysis, and accounting used in real-world corporate finance.
This course provides a structured approach to understanding amalgamation, internal reconstruction, and company valuation. You will learn how purchase consideration is calculated, how net assets are valued, and how companies reorganize their financial structure.
You will explore valuation techniques including goodwill, brand valuation, and profit-based methods, helping you understand how intangible assets contribute to business value. The course also covers cash flow analysis, earnings per share (EPS), and exchange ratio calculations to evaluate merger scenarios and shareholder impact.
In addition, you will examine company valuation methods, merger case analysis, and post-merger accounting practices such as liability assessment, share buybacks, and takeover accounting.
By the end of the course, you will be able to interpret financial data, analyze mergers, and apply restructuring concepts confidently—building essential skills for careers in finance, accounting, and corporate analysis.
This module introduces the fundamental concepts of financial restructuring with a focus on amalgamation and internal reconstruction. Learners explore how companies combine operations, how purchase consideration is calculated, and how net assets influence merger accounting. The module also explains the role of internal reconstruction in improving a company’s financial structure without creating a new legal entity. Through conceptual explanations and practical examples, learners develop a foundational understanding of merger accounting and restructuring principles used in corporate finance.
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6 videos4 assignments
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6 videos•Total 48 minutes
Introduction to Amalgamation•9 minutes
Example of Purchase Consideration and Net Asset•9 minutes
Example of Purchase Consideration and Net Asset Continues•8 minutes
Internal Reconstruction•11 minutes
Internal Reconstruction Continues•6 minutes
Example of Valuation of Brands•4 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Introduction and Purchase Consideration Basics•10 minutes
Purchase Consideration Examples•10 minutes
Internal Reconstruction Concepts•10 minutes
Foundations of Amalgamation and Reconstruction•30 minutes
Brand and Goodwill Valuation
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on the valuation of intangible assets such as brands and goodwill during mergers and acquisitions. Learners examine how brand value contributes to business valuation and how goodwill represents reputation and earning potential beyond physical assets. The module also explores profit-based valuation techniques and net asset valuation methods used to estimate company value. By understanding these valuation principles, learners gain insight into how intangible assets influence corporate restructuring decisions.
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6 videos4 assignments
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6 videos•Total 49 minutes
Example of valuation of Brands Continues•8 minutes
Leverages Effect of Good Wills•4 minutes
Calculation Purchase Consideration•12 minutes
Purchase Consideration Using Annual Profit•12 minutes
Valuation of Goodwill Assets•8 minutes
Net Asset Valuation for Equity Shares•6 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Brand Valuation Methods•10 minutes
Purchase Consideration and Profit-Based Valuation•10 minutes
Goodwill and Net Asset Valuation•10 minutes
Brand and Goodwill Valuation•30 minutes
Cash Flow and Cost of Acquisition
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module examines the role of cash flow analysis and acquisition cost evaluation in mergers and acquisitions. Learners explore how cash flow indicators reflect a company’s financial health and how acquisition costs are estimated. The module also introduces the use of earnings per share (EPS) in calculating exchange ratios between merging companies. By studying these financial indicators, learners develop the ability to assess business value and shareholder impact during corporate restructuring.
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6 videos4 assignments
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6 videos•Total 58 minutes
Cash Flow Based on Share Price•9 minutes
Cost of Acquit ion in Cash Flow•11 minutes
Calculation of Exchange Ratio using EPS•9 minutes
Calculation of Exchange Ratio using EPS Continues•7 minutes
Valuation of Business and Market Price Valuation•10 minutes
Acceptable Exchange Ratio•12 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Cash Flow Valuation Methods•10 minutes
Exchange Ratio Using EPS•10 minutes
Business Valuation and Exchange Ratio Concepts•10 minutes
Cash Flow and Cost of Acquisition•30 minutes
Exchange Ratio Analysis
Module 4•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module explores the financial analysis required to determine exchange ratios during mergers and acquisitions. Learners examine the concept of desired and acceptable exchange ratios and understand how companies negotiate share exchange terms. The module also explains the importance of market price, earnings indicators, and valuation techniques in determining fair exchange ratios. By mastering these concepts, learners develop the ability to interpret financial data and support equitable merger agreements.
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6 videos4 assignments
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6 videos•Total 47 minutes
Desired Exchange Ratio•6 minutes
Desired Exchange Ratio Continue•9 minutes
Exchange Ratio with Market Price•8 minutes
Calculate Market Value of Firm•8 minutes
Methods of Exchange Ratio•8 minutes
Calculation of Exchange Ratio•8 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Desired Exchange Ratio Calculations•10 minutes
Exchange Ratio and Market Price•10 minutes
Methods of Exchange Ratio•10 minutes
Exchange Ratio Analysis•30 minutes
Company Valuation and Merger Analysis
Module 5•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on company valuation techniques and merger analysis used in financial restructuring. Learners examine methods for calculating market value, analyzing merged entities, and applying valuation formulas in corporate finance. Practical examples demonstrate how companies assess financial performance and determine merger benefits. By understanding valuation principles and merger case studies, learners gain the analytical skills required to evaluate business combinations.
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6 videos4 assignments
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6 videos•Total 59 minutes
Calculation of Valuation of Company•10 minutes
Formula for Cashflow•11 minutes
Calculating Market Price of Company•8 minutes
Valuation in Merge Entity•8 minutes
Example of Merge Company•11 minutes
Example for Amalgamation•11 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Company Valuation Methods•10 minutes
Market Price and Company Valuation•10 minutes
Merger Case Examples•10 minutes
Company Valuation and Merger Analysis•30 minutes
Post-Merger Accounting and Corporate Actions
Module 6•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module covers the accounting implications that arise after mergers and acquisitions. Learners explore liability evaluation, intrinsic share valuation, and balance sheet analysis based on book value. The module also examines corporate actions such as share buybacks and the concept of buyback premiums. Finally, learners understand takeover accounting and how acquisitions are recorded in financial statements. These topics provide practical insight into financial reporting and corporate restructuring decisions.
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6 videos4 assignments
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6 videos•Total 55 minutes
Calculating the Liabilities Taken•13 minutes
Valuating Intrinsic Equity Shares•8 minutes
Balance Sheet as Per Book Value•9 minutes
Analyzing Buy Back of Shares•6 minutes
Source of getting Buy Back Premium•6 minutes
Takeover of Company Accounting•12 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Liabilities and Intrinsic Share Valuation•10 minutes
Balance Sheet and Buyback Analysis•10 minutes
Buyback Premium and Takeover Accounting•10 minutes
Post-Merger Accounting and Corporate Actions•30 minutes
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