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Training Programme in Advanced Financial Reporting: Accounting for Business Combinations and Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements


Summary

In the rapidly changing world of business, business mergers and acquisitions are key tools used to achieve growth and enhance competitiveness in global markets. These operations entail significant accounting challenges that require a deep understanding of financial accounting and advanced financial reporting.
This course provides a comprehensive understanding and practical skills for accountants, financial managers and all those interested in the business field regarding how to deal with the challenges of business combinations and preparing consolidated financial statements. This course will enable participants to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide accurate and comprehensive financial reports in the context of mergers and acquisitions.

Objectives and target group

 Who should attend? 

  • Accountants of companies and financial institutions.
  • Financial analysts.
  • Financial managers and company managers.
  • Internal accountants.
  • Financial advisors and chartered accountants.

 

How attendees will benefit? 

After completion of the course, delegates will be able to: 

  • Mergers and acquisitions and their importance in the financial market, including the challenges and opportunities associated with them.
  • Comprehensive financial reporting skills related to mergers and acquisitions, including data analysis and financial projections.
  • Mastering the use of advanced accounting tools and techniques in analyzing financial statements and preparing advanced reports.
  • The knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate the financial impact of mergers and acquisitions on a company's financial performance.
  • How to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards during advanced financial reporting for mergers.
  • Communicate effectively and clearly regarding the financial results of mergers and acquisitions with all parties to the process.
  • A deep understanding of managing the financial risks associated with mergers and acquisitions and how to deal with them effectively.
  • Achieving excellence in the field of financial consulting, especially with regard to business combinations and the preparation of consolidated financial statements.

Course Content

  • Introduction to advanced financial reporting and integration of financial operations
    • The importance of advanced financial reporting in business combinations.
    • Basic concepts of accounting and financial reporting.
    • Accounting principles and laws related to business combinations.
  • Initial business combination procedures
    • Analyzing corporate structures and identifying the differences between accounting methods.
    • Evaluate acquisitions and mergers and provide an initial financial assessment.
  • Submitting initial financial reports
    • Preparing the initial financial statements of the acquiring company and the acquiring company.
    • Analyzing discrepancies and clarifying the financial impact of mergers on financial performance.
  • Settlement of transactions between companies
    • Processing accounting reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
    • Recording subsequent amendments to the financial statements and analyzing their impact.
  • Accounting systems integration
    • Analysis of the accounting systems of each of the merged companies.
    • Develop a plan to integrate accounting systems to produce consolidated financial statements.
  • Submitting consolidated financial reports
    • Preparing consolidated financial statements for the merged company.
    • Collect and analyze financial data from various companies.
    • Preparing consolidated financial statements and other financial reports.
    • Analyzing discrepancies between consolidated financial statements and preliminary data.
  • Financial analysis and forecasts
    • Evaluating the financial impact of mergers on the financial statements.
    • Analyze financial trends and forecast future performance.
  • Evaluating the financial performance of the unified institution
    • Analyzing the consolidated financial statements and evaluating the performance of the merged institution.
    • Identify financial risks and develop strategies to manage them.
  • Financial reporting and compliance with standards
    • Preparing advanced financial reports and required disclosures.
    • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
    • Submitting reports to regulatory authorities, investors and partners.
  • Preparing merger reports
    • Preparing reports on mergers for regulatory authorities and investors.
    • Analyze and provide clarifications about mergers to interested parties.
  • Continuous evaluation and development
    • Evaluating mergers and advanced financial reporting performance.
    • Develop plans to develop and improve accounting processes and procedures for future mergers.
  • Case studies and practical applications
    • Apply acquired concepts and skills to real-life business combination situations.
    • Analyze potential challenges and problems and provide appropriate solutions.

Course Date

2024-11-04

2025-02-03

2025-05-05

2025-08-04

Course Cost

Note / Price varies according to the selected city

Members NO. : 1
£3800 / Member

Members NO. : 2 - 3
£3040 / Member

Members NO. : + 3
£2356 / Member

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