Due Diligence - Introduction

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Cost for BPP PD Members: £475.00 + VAT : 6 CPD Hours
(£590.00 + VAT for non BPP PD Members - Click here for details of our membership scheme.)

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Course level

Introductory

Delegates

This course will be of benefit to those who are working in a corporate advisory role or wishing to gain an understanding of what is involved in due diligence.

Overview

This one-day course is designed to provide an understanding of the nature and scope of a due diligence investigation. Practical advice is given on the due diligence process and on the techniques and procedures that are followed for both public and private M&A; transactions as well as capital raisings.The roles of the various professional advisers will be examined as well as common problems that can arise when due diligence was insufficient. No previous due diligence experience is required, but a familiarity with financial statements is assumed. If this is not the case, prior attendance on either our Company Accounts - Introduction or Analysis of Financial Statements Part 1 is recommended.

Learning outcomes include obtaining a greater understanding of:

  • Introduction
  • -What is due diligence?

    -When is it applied?

  • Areas of Due Diligence
  • -Strategic (standalone and synergy assessment)

    -Operational (supply chain, IT, R&D; and Sales)

    -Accounting

    -Financial

    -Taxation

    -Legal

    -Environmental

    -Insurance

  • Public vs. Private Transactions
  • -Disclosure

    -Friendly vs. Auction vs. Hostile

    -Protection mechanisms

  • Contents of a Due Diligence report
  • -Caveat emptor

Course Dates

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London 13 Jun 2020 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM  Spaces Book Now
London 20 Oct 2020 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM  Spaces Book Now

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