BV101 Basic Fundamentals of Business Valuation

Course Description

This three-day, interactive course provides a high-level overview of general business valuation concepts without regard to the specific standard of value or purpose of the valuation.  The course provides a fundamental understanding of the application of valuation approaches and methods to arrive at an opinion of value through the use of a case study and incorporates individual and group classroom exercises to emphasize other important business valuation concepts. Specifically, the course provides a basic overview of the following topics:

• The Foundation of Business Valuation;
• Introduction to Business Valuation;
• Definitions and Terminology;
• The Valuation Process;
• Introduction to the Income Approach;
• Components of a Financial Statement;
• Adjusting the Financial Statement;
• Developing Rates of Return;
• Financial Forecasting;
• Introduction to the Market Approach;
• Introduction to the Asset Approach;
• Discounts and Premiums; and 
• Reconciliation of Values.
• Instructional Methods

Instructional Methods

Instructional methods include lectures, discussions, and individual/ group exercises and assignments. 

Course Audience

This course is most beneficial to those interested in pursuing a career in the business valuation profession, those who are new to the business valuation profession, those who are interested in an introductory study in basic concepts of business valuation, and/or users of appraisal reports who wish to gain a better understanding the valuation process.

Learning Level 

Fundamental 

Continuing Education and Contact Hours

28.8 ASA CE Instructional Hours

NASBA and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit

ASA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website www.learningmarket.org.

CPE Credit: Up to thirty (28.8) CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Fundamental
Delivery Method: Only group-live courses are approved for CPE
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Policies: ASA's Refund and Cancellation Policy and ASA's Complaint Resolution Policy