Mergers & Acquisitions
The program, developed by the faculty of the Coles College M&A Academy, focused on the special interests of M&A intermediaries serving private companies in the middle market and business owners preparing for acquisition or sale. The Certified M&A Professional (CM&AP) Certificate Program is delivered live via Zoom over a six-week period.
DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET (Spring 2025 SESSION)
Online Class Schedule
March 25, 2025 to April 23, 2025
All Sessions - 12:00pm - 3:30pm EDT (Specific session topics subject to change.)
3/25/25: Maximizing Value with the Right Transaction
- Industry Analysis & Historical Perspective
- Winning New Business By Building Relationship
- Shareholder Value Maximization Study
3/26/25: Creating & Protecting Value Through Financial Analysis, Pt.1
- Interpreting Financial Statements
- Understanding Cash Flow
4/1/25: Creating & Protecting Value Through Financial analysis, Pt.2
- Quality of Earnings
- Working Capital
4/2/25: Creating & Protecting Value Through Financial analysis, Pt.3
- Preparing Financial Projections
- M&A Tax Considerations
4/8/25: Transaction Valuation, Pt.1
- Examining Value Drivers
4/9/25: Transaction Valuation, Pt.2
- Valuation Methods
- DCF Case Study
4/15/25: The M&A Process
- Managing the Sale
- M&A Process, Multiple Approaches to Sale
- Auction Process & ESOP
4/16/25: Deal Negotiation
- Negotiation Skills & Styles
4/22/25: Deal Structuring & Documentation
- Legal Issues
- Deal Structure
- LOI & Purchase Agreements
4/23/25: ²ÝÁñÊÓƵing Valuation Concepts & Deal Stories
- ²ÝÁñÊÓƵing Valuation Concepts
- Sellers Panel