Mergers & Acquisitions Part 1: The Accountant's Role 25-26
4.00 Credits
Member Price $175
Non-Member Price $265
Overview
Are you assisting clients who are selling or buying mid-size companies? We’ll examine the accountant advisor’s essential role in drafting and structuring purchase-price adjustment mechanisms, due diligence and accounting for transactions. We’ll also review considerations such as buyer/seller perspectives and preferences, letters of intent, significant components of definitive purchase agreements, and the high-level tax considerations of buyers/sellers?including the implications of Section 338(h)(10) elections. Get ready to explore the M&A process from non-disclosure agreements to post-closing operations, focusing on the CPA?s role and ways to help clients. Be sure to register for both courses in this series: Mergers & Acquisitions Part 1: The Accountant’s Role Mergers & Acquisitions Part 2: Financial Accounting
Highlights
The purpose and role of financial due diligence in the deal process, including quality of earnings analysis, evaluation of forecasts and sustainability of cash flow Working capital adjustments and balance sheet due diligence The impact of contemplated pricing, earn-outs and holdbacks The deal timeline and flow of information Understanding the terms and structure that fit the buyer and seller objectives Tax and financial accounting treatment of select issuesPrerequisites
Some knowledge of M&A process.
Designed For
Financial and accountant advisors.
Objectives
Recognize the M&A process and the accountant s role Determine how deal drivers present opportunities for client service Evaluate critical deal points and terms Determine how to plan and execute an effective due diligence processPreparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Nancy Rix
Nancy Rix is a partner at Dickerson Rix & Company, LLP, a full-service audit and tax firm in San Diego. A former senior manager at Ernst & Young and PWC, Nancy works with clients in a variety of industries, including distribution, health care, manufacturing, and non-profit. Nancy is a CPA, has an MBA from the University of Chicago, is a member of the AICPA and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, is a member of the CalCPA state AP&AS committee, and is a speaker on various A&A topics, including revenue recognition.
Non-Member Price $265
Member Price $175