In today’s dynamic financial landscape, accurate company valuation is crucial for investors, financial professionals, and business leaders to make informed decisions. The Certified Company Valuation Modeller program is designed to equip participants with the skills and tools necessary to model and evaluate the worth of companies effectively. This program focuses on a hands-on approach to company valuation, teaching participants how to build and interpret valuation models for various scenarios, from mergers and acquisitions to equity research and investment decisions.
Participants will learn the techniques for financial forecasting, discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, comparable company analysis, and other advanced methodologies. The program aims to bridge theoretical concepts with practical application, ensuring participants leave with a solid understanding of company valuation and the ability to create robust valuation models.
Financial analysts and consultants
Investment bankers and private equity professionals
Corporate finance professionals
Business valuators
M&A specialists
Equity research analysts
Accountants and auditors interested in valuation practices
Senior executives and business owners seeking valuation insights
Understand the fundamentals of company valuation and its importance in financial decision-making.
Master the key valuation methods, including DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.
Develop proficiency in building financial models from scratch for valuation purposes.
Apply valuation techniques to real-world scenarios, including mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs.
Interpret valuation results to support strategic recommendations and decisions.
Day 1:
Introduction to Company Valuation and Key Concepts
Overview of company valuation: Importance and purpose
Introduction to the valuation framework: DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions
Understanding financial statements and their relevance to valuation
Key valuation metrics: EV/EBITDA, P/E ratios, Price-to-Book, etc.
Case study: Evaluating a company’s financial health
Day 2:
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Analysis
Introduction to DCF and its importance in valuation
Steps to building a DCF model from scratch
Forecasting free cash flows (FCFs)
Estimating the discount rate (WACC)
Calculating terminal value
Sensitivity analysis and scenarios within DCF
Practical session: Constructing a DCF model with real financial data
Case study: Applying DCF to a public company
Day 3:
Comparable Company Analysis and Precedent Transactions
Comparable company analysis: Identifying and selecting peer groups
Determining relevant valuation multiples and their applications
Precedent transactions: Sourcing and analyzing past M&A deals
Building and applying a multiples-based valuation model
Practical session: Building a comparable company analysis model
Case study: Valuing a company using comparable and precedent transactions
Day 4:
Advanced Valuation Techniques and Adjustments
Leveraged buyout (LBO) modeling
Valuing companies with complex capital structures
Accounting for synergies, control premiums, and minority discounts
Valuing startups and high-growth companies
Scenario analysis and stress testing valuation models
Practical session: Building an LBO model
Day 5:
Presentation and Interpretation of Valuation Models
Best practices for presenting valuation models to stakeholders
Interpreting the results and drawing actionable conclusions
Case study: Comprehensive valuation project – valuing a company using multiple methods
Group presentation: Presenting a complete valuation model with findings and recommendations
Final assessment and feedback