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Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
The certificate in mergers and acquisitions is a comprehensive course designed for professionals looking to deepen their understanding of the complexities of the mergers and acquisitions landscape.
This certificate explains the acquisition and divestiture process from beginning to end. The presentation begins with a discussion of pre-transaction planning and strategy, from both a buyer’s and seller’s perspective. The presentation then moves to finding the right buyer or seller and the documentation that flows between the parties as part of the information exchange and due diligence. It covers valuation from an mergers and acquisitions perspective, including deal structuring and financing considerations, and then concludes with a discussion on mergers and acquisitions negotiating strategies and the reasons that deals sometimes fail to close.
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The course covers a broad range of topics, including:
- Introduction to Mergers and Acquisitions
- Valuation and Financial Analysis
- Due Diligence and Compliance
- Deal Structuring and Negotiation Tactics
- Integration and Post-Merger Management
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Schedule
| Date/Time | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
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October 7, 2026 |
Introduction to Mergers and Acquisitions
Valuation and Financial Analysis
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Virtual via Zoom (Instructor Led) |
| October 14, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Due Diligence and Compliance
Deal Structuring and Negotiation Tactics
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Virtual via Zoom (Instructor Led) |
| October 21, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Integration and Post-Merger Management
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Virtual via Zoom (Instructor Led) |
Key Takeaways
The course will cover the following topics:
- Acquire in-depth knowledge of the Mergers and Acquisitions process.
- Understand the legal and financial frameworks involved.
- Develop strategic skills for successful deal structuring and negotiation.
- Gain insights into post-merger integration and organizational dynamics.
- Learn from real-world case studies and industry experts.
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Who Will Benefit
Practitioners who want to advise their clients on business sales and acquisitions, and executives who are part of their company’s mergers and acquisitions team.
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Attendance Requirements
To earn your CPD hours and Digital Badge, you must attend 2 of 3 live sessions. We understand that sometimes unplanned absences happen. Please reach out to our Operations Team if you're unable to attend a session as scheduled.
How to Access the Course
This is an instructor led virtual certificate program. To ensure a smooth experience, we recommend logging in five minutes before the scheduled start time of each session.
To help you prepare, please check Blackboard at least two business days before your course starts for the Zoom link, schedule, and materials.
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Speaker(s)
Dr. Howard E. Johnson, DBA, FCPA, FCA, FCMA, FCBV, CPA, CFA, ASA, CF, C.Dir, is a Managing Director with Kroll Corporate Finance in Toronto. For over 25 years, Howard has been advising business owners and executives on business valuation, acquisitions, divestitures and financing. Howard often serves as an expert witness on complex valuation matters before the courts and he has been recognized as one of Canada’s leading experts in corporate tax matters by Who’s Who Legal. Howard is the author of several books on the subjects of business valuation and corporate finance, including Business Valuation in Canada (CPA Canada, 2021).
Testimonials
The course provided extensive information from both a strategic perspective and an operational perspective. Solid practical information was included.