Participants will build a practical foundation in business valuation, learning when and how to apply the asset, income, and market approaches and how to triangulate conclusions across methods. Participants will work through maintainable earnings and cash-flow analyses, select and defend capitalization/discount rates, and bridge enterprise value to equity value using realistic, case-based scenarios.

• Professionals in industry or public practice with limited valuation experience who need a practical, method-by-method primer. 
• Controllers, CFOs, finance leaders, and audit/tax practitioners seeking to understand valuation inputs, methods, and review techniques. 

• Distinguish among asset, income, and market approaches and select an appropriate method for a given purpose, standard of value, and valuation date. 
• Develop maintainable earnings and cash-flow measures and apply CCF and DCF techniques to estimate enterprise value. 
• Estimate the cost of capital (cost of equity, cost of debt, and WACC) and justify key inputs and assumptions. 
• Bridge enterprise value to equity value, incorporating redundant assets, debt-like items, and working-capital adjustments. 
• Use market evidence (public comparables and precedent transactions) to test reasonableness and triangulate valuation conclusions.  

• Valuation workflow: scoping, standard of value, valuation date, business and industry understanding. 
• Approaches and methods: liquidation vs. going-concern; asset-based; income (CCF/DCF); market (equity and enterprise multiples). 
• Maintainable earnings/cash flows; treatment of tax shields; equity vs. enterprise perspective. 
• Cost of capital: discount vs. capitalization rates; estimating cost of equity and debt; WACC and capital structure considerations. 
• Market methods: selecting comparables, multiples, and adjustments; reasonableness checks and triangulation. 
• Reporting and practice: common pitfalls, research sources, and case-study debrief. 

Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns. 

In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration.

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Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department.