A Guide to Global AcquisitionsThis book is designed to guide analysts to follow a set methodology necessary to perform a thorough evaluation of any investment opportunity. It is essential that any evaluation leading to investment must acquire and validate the necessary data to make an informed decision. The areas covered include the validation techniques for a balance sheet, verifying accounting policies, the valuation of a business, market potential, company life cycle, detecting fraud, and determining the ethical values of the company. |
Contents
A Guide to Global Acquisitions Introduction | 11 |
A Guide to Global Acquisitions Chapter 1 Strategy | 14 |
A Guide to Global Acquisitions Chapter 2 SWOT Analysis | 34 |
A Guide to Global Acquisitions Chapter 3 Corporate Papers | 39 |
A Guide to Global Acquisitions Chapter 4 Accounting Fundamentals | 41 |
A Guide to Global Acquisitions Chapter 5 Accounting Practices Financials | 59 |
A Guide to Global Acquisitions Chapter 6 Inventory | 73 |
A Guide to Global Acquisitions Chapter 7 Goodwill | 79 |
A Guide to Global Acquisitions Chapter 9 Fraud Schemes and Scenarios | 90 |
A Guide to Global Acquisitions Chapter 10 Ethics Analysis of Company Management | 103 |
A Guide to Global Acquisitions Chapter 11 NonFinancial Performance Measures | 124 |
A Guide to Global Acquisitions Chapter 12 Portfolio Analysis and Post Transaction Strategy | 126 |
A Guide to Global Acquisitions Chapter 13 Project Management and Company Methodologies | 146 |
A Guide to Global Acquisitions Chapter 14 Total Company Score Matrix | 158 |
A Guide to Global Acquisitions Glossary | 170 |
A Guide to Global Acquisitions Chapter 8 Contract Review | 86 |
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