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Business Valuation 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.
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AQF LEVEL
8
NEXT INTAKE
5 May 2025
SUBJECT DURATION
12 weeks
SUBJECT FEE
$2,700.00
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.
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On successful completion of this subject, individuals should be able to:
There is no prescribed text for this subject.
Individuals are provided with key readings and access to Kaplan Professional’s online databases. Individuals are encouraged to research and read widely on the topic.
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Kaplan Professional assumes that individuals have completed FIN202 Fundamentals of Asset Valuation or understand the content covered in this subject, prior to undertaking FIN205 Business Valuation.
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:
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