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: 成人直播ing Valuation Concepts & Deal Stories

  • 成人直播ing Valuation Concepts
  • Sellers Panel

 

Registration and Fees

$2950

Special pricing available for multiple participants from same firm. Please contact Jen Renshaw for more information. 

Price includes electronic program materials, templates and examples and access to the Learning Management System (LMS).