This subject provides students with practical knowledge of the issues involved in the valuation of a business and its equity. This firstly includes a fundamental understanding of the activities of the business and the reasons for undertaking the valuation. These issues are explored before various valuation methodologies are outlined and demonstrated. The technical and practical issues involved in valuation are discussed, as are the limitations of the various methodologies and the qualitative issues that may affect them. Students practically apply this knowledge by conducting their own analysis and valuation of a company as part of their assessment tasks. For more information, please refer to the subject outline.
Learning outcomes Subject content Duration Assessment Prerequisites Assumed knowledge Course transition subject equivalence Reading list Learning outcomes On successful completion of this subject, individuals should be able to: Evaluate the qualitative factors that impact a business and its industry. Apply earnings capitalisation multiples and other common valuation methodologies to value businesses and securities. Analyse the results of a valuation of a business or equity securities. Evaluate advanced business valuation issues such as tax implications, real options and intangibles. Assess the valuation of businesses based on level of control and tradeability. Assess the use of value-based techniques in valuing a business. Subject content TopicTitle Topic 1Introduction to business valuation Topic 2DCF: issues in valuation Topic 3Earnings capitalisation and other valuation methods Topic 4Accounting and taxation issues Topic 5Valuing portfolio and controlling interests Topic 6Real options Topic 7Valuation of intangible assets Topic 8Valuation of small private companies Topic 9Value-based analysis Duration The duration of this subject is one study period (12 weeks). Assessment Assessment TypeAssessedWeighting TaskWeek 420% AssignmentWeek 740% ExaminationWeek 1240% Click here for an assessment timetable. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this subject. However, individuals should review the ‘Assumed Knowledge’ tab to understand the prior knowledge Kaplan advises they should hold before enrolling in this subject. Assumed knowledge Whilst there are no prerequisites for this subject, Kaplan assumes that individuals have completed FIN202 Fundamentals of Asset Valuation or understand the content covered in this subject, prior to undertaking FIN205 Business Valuation. Course transition subject equivalence Individuals may not be required to complete this subject if they have transitioned from a SIA/Finsia/Kaplan course and have completed the following subjects: FIN224 Applied Valuation E102 Applied Valuation Reading list There is no prescribed text for this subject. Individuals are provided with key readings and access to Kaplan’s online databases. Individuals are encouraged to research and read widely on the topic.
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This subject provides students with practical knowledge of the issues involved in the valuation of a business and its equity. This firstly includes a fundamental understanding of the activities of the business and the reasons for undertaking the valuation. These issues are explored before various valuation methodologies are outlined and demonstrated. The technical and practical issues involved in valuation are discussed, as are the limitations of the various methodologies and the qualitative issues that may affect them. Students practically apply this knowledge by conducting their own analysis and valuation of a company as part of their assessment tasks. For more information, please refer to the subject outline.
Learning outcomes Subject content Duration Assessment Prerequisites Assumed knowledge Course transition subject equivalence Reading list Learning outcomes On successful completion of this subject, individuals should be able to: Evaluate the qualitative factors that impact a business and its industry. Apply earnings capitalisation multiples and other common valuation methodologies to value businesses and securities. Analyse the results of a valuation of a business or equity securities. Evaluate advanced business valuation issues such as tax implications, real options and intangibles. Assess the valuation of businesses based on level of control and tradeability. Assess the use of value-based techniques in valuing a business. Subject content TopicTitle Topic 1Introduction to business valuation Topic 2DCF: issues in valuation Topic 3Earnings capitalisation and other valuation methods Topic 4Accounting and taxation issues Topic 5Valuing portfolio and controlling interests Topic 6Real options Topic 7Valuation of intangible assets Topic 8Valuation of small private companies Topic 9Value-based analysis Duration The duration of this subject is one study period (12 weeks). Assessment Assessment TypeAssessedWeighting TaskWeek 420% AssignmentWeek 740% ExaminationWeek 1240% Click here for an assessment timetable. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this subject. However, individuals should review the ‘Assumed Knowledge’ tab to understand the prior knowledge Kaplan advises they should hold before enrolling in this subject. Assumed knowledge Whilst there are no prerequisites for this subject, Kaplan assumes that individuals have completed FIN202 Fundamentals of Asset Valuation or understand the content covered in this subject, prior to undertaking FIN205 Business Valuation. Course transition subject equivalence Individuals may not be required to complete this subject if they have transitioned from a SIA/Finsia/Kaplan course and have completed the following subjects: FIN224 Applied Valuation E102 Applied Valuation Reading list There is no prescribed text for this subject. Individuals are provided with key readings and access to Kaplan’s online databases. Individuals are encouraged to research and read widely on the topic.
Learn more about Master of Applied Finance, Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance or Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance >