Mergers and Acquisitions: Structuring the Deal

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New York Institute of Finance

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Mergers and Acquisitions: Structuring the Deal

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Mergers and Acquisitions: Structuring the Deal

The course Mergers and Acquisitions: Structuring the Deal is an online class provided by New York Institute of Finance through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn how to structure mergers and acquisitions and discover the documents, tax, and legal structures needed to execute a deal.

Course description

Understand the practicalities of mergers and acquisitions
3 weeks

This course looks in detail at the different ways in which mergers and acquisitions transactions are structured.
You’ll learn about legal structures, stock purchases, asset purchases, tax loss mergers and reverse mergers.
As you explore these different transaction structures, you’ll consider the legal and corporate documents involved and the tax implications for both buyer and seller.

Identify the seven categories of advanced structuring
Describe the accounting rules
Explore how tax-free deals are accomplished
Assess the meaning of tax-free deals
Compare the difference between stock and asset purchase
Investigate the tax considerations for buyers and sellers
Identify the triangular and reverse triangular structures
Classify the three legal structures of M&A along with their advantages and disadvantages
Explain the purpose of the engagement letter
Explore the various corporate documents involved in the M&A process
Identify where legal documents fit in

This course is ideal for financial analysts and associates. It is also suitable for directors and managers who have transitioned, or hope to transition, to mergers and acquisitions from other areas, such as equities or fixed income.
To get the most from this course you will need a good knowledge of financial analysis, a basing understanding of corporate finance (TVM, cash flows and discounting) and be well-practised with MS Excel.

New York Institute of Finance
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Mergers and Acquisitions: Structuring the Deal

Course Topic

Business & Management, Finance & Accounting, Law

University, College, Institution

New York Institute of Finance

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Mergers and Acquisitions: Structuring the Deal

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / New York Institute of Finance you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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