Discover the essentials of business valuations in this engaging 2-hour CPD webinar designed specifically for South African accountants. As a professional, understanding the principles of business valuations is vital to make informed decisions and provide valuable insights to clients.

This session will cover the following:

Module 1: Introduction to Business Valuations

1. The importance of business valuations
2. The role of business valuations in decision-making
3. Overview of business valuation methods

Module 2: The Financial Statements and Valuation

1. The importance of financial statements in valuation
2. Key financial statements and their components
3. Adjustments to financial statements for valuation purposes

Module 3: Income-Based Valuation Methods

1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method
2. Capitalized Earnings method
3. Adjusted Present Value (APV) method
4. Practical application and case studies

Module 4: Market-Based Valuation Methods

1. Comparable Companies Analysis (CCA)
2. Precedent Transactions Analysis (PTA)
3. Market Multiples method
4. Practical application and case studies

Module 5: Asset-Based Valuation Methods

1. Net Asset Value (NAV) method
2. Liquidation Value method
3. Replacement Cost method
4. Practical application and case studies

Module 6: Valuation Adjustments and Considerations

1. Control premiums and minority discounts
2. Marketability and liquidity discounts
3. Company-specific risk factors
4. Synergies and strategic considerations

Module 7: Business Valuation Reporting and Ethics

1. The importance of transparent and ethical valuation practices
2. Key components of a business valuation report
3. Professional standards and guidelines for South African accountants