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Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Topics
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 8 hours
  • Course by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Offered by

About

This course aims at assisting you in interpreting financial accounting information related to advanced issues in inter-corporate investments. The course will cover four main topics over four modules: (i) accounting for spinoffs and equity carveouts, (ii) accounting for leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations, (iii) tax considerations in inter-corporate investments, and (iv) financial statement analysis in the presence of inter-corporate investments. The course will be useful for students to understand complex organizational structures through the lens of financial accounting information and will benefit investors, analysts, bankers, consultants, managers, and any deal-makers.

Modules

About the Course

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    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Meet Professor Urcan

2 Readings

  • Syllabus
  • Online Education at Gies College of Business

About Your Classmates

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3 Readings

  • Updating Your Profile
  • About the Discussion Forums
  • Getting to Know Your Classmates

Module 1 Information

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2 Readings

  • Module 1 Overview
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Lesson 1-1: Special Types of Divestitures

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1 Videos

  • Special Types of Divestitures

Lesson 1-2: Spinoffs

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    • 1 Quiz
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  • Spinoffs

1 Quiz

  • Practice Quiz: Spinoffs

Lesson 1-3: Equity Carveouts

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1 Videos

  • Equity Carveouts

1 Quiz

  • Practice Quiz: Equity Carveouts

Module 1 Review

    • 1 Quiz
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1 Quiz

  • Special Types of Divestitures Quiz

Module 2 Information

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Module 2 Overview
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Lesson 2-1: Corporate Reorganizations

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1 Videos

  • Corporate Reorganizations

Lesson 2-2: Leveraged Buyouts

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  • Leveraged Buyouts

1 Quiz

  • Practice Quiz: Leveraged Buyouts

Lesson 2-3: Recapitalizations

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1 Videos

  • Recapitalizations

1 Quiz

  • Practice Quiz: Recapitalizations

Module 2 Review

    • 1 Quiz
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1 Quiz

  • Corporate Reorganizations Quiz

Module 3 Information

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2 Readings

  • Module 3 Overview
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Lesson 3-1: Tax Considerations in Inter-Corporate Investments

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1 Videos

  • Tax Considerations in Inter-Corporate Investments

Lesson 3-2: Taxable Versus Tax-Free Transaction

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    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Taxable Versus Tax-Free Transaction

1 Quiz

  • Practice Quiz: Taxable Versus Tax-Free Transaction

Lesson 3-3: 3-Step-ups versus Carryovers

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    • 1 Quiz
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  • 3-Step-ups versus Carryovers

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  • Practice Quiz: 3-Step-ups versus Carryovers

Lesson 3-4: Deferred Taxes

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  • Deferred Taxes

1 Quiz

  • Practice Quiz: Deferred Taxes

Lesson 3-5: Miscellaneous

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  • Miscellaneous

Module 3 Review

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1 Quiz

  • Tax Considerations in Inter-Corporate Investments Quiz

Module 4 Information

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2 Readings

  • Module 4 Overview
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Lesson 4-1: Financial Statement Analysis with Inter-Corporate Investments

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  • Financial Statement Analysis with Inter-Corporate Investments

Lesson 4-2: Ratio Analysis

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    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Ratio Analysis

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  • Practice Quiz: Ratio Analysis

Lesson 4-3: Organic Versus Acquired Growth

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  • Organic Versus Acquired Growth

1 Quiz

  • Practice Quiz: Organic Versus Acquired Growth

Module 4 Review

    • 1 Quiz
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  • Financial Statement Analysis (FSA) with Inter-Corporate Investments Quiz

Auto Summary

Unlock the intricacies of financial accounting in complex corporate scenarios with the "Accounting for Mergers and Acquisitions: Advanced Topics" course. This expertly structured program delves into four key areas across its modules: spinoffs and equity carveouts, leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations, tax considerations, and financial statement analysis involving inter-corporate investments. Designed to enhance your understanding of sophisticated organizational structures through financial accounting, this course is ideal for investors, analysts, bankers, consultants, managers, and deal-makers seeking to elevate their expertise. Offered by Coursera, the comprehensive curriculum spans 480 minutes, available through Starter and Professional subscription plans, and provides foundational knowledge crucial for navigating mergers and acquisitions. Join now and gain a competitive edge in the dynamic field of business and management.

Oktay Urcan
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Oktay Urcan