Analytical Tools

  Introduction to M&A and Corporate Control: Overview of the program Introductions and teams Why a (finance) seminar on M&A and how to define a success? Analytical framework and corporate goals The Acquisition Process: An Introduction to Deal Design Framework: Structure – Conduct – Outcomes Underlying forces Importance of deal structure M&A Valuation Valuation methods:…

Day 1 | Introduction and Program Overview, A Short History of AI, Data as a Resource  Introduction and Program Overview AI in the world around us today AI in our pocket: how we use AI in our day-to-day lives, and often take it for granted AI in your environment. Customer service and voice recognition. Help…

An indicative outline is given below: Decision-making under uncertainty: Speed Ventures (exercise and debriefing) Efficient versus inefficient group processes Confirmation bias Improving decision-making processes Discussing processes first Decisions: reality versus models Default option: opt in, opt out in policy programs. Example: pension schemes Information search versus decision Effective judgment and decision-making Overcoming cognitive biases Not…

  The Advanced Valuation program will work through a series of conceptual and numeric examples, conducted as group work as well as in plenary discussion, in addition to a long case study enabling participants to deepen, and exhibit, their understanding of the fundamental concepts. These cases will also enable participants to practice the steps in…

  The six-step framework The Advanced Financial Statement Analysis program develops and applies a six-step framework for analysis and valuation of companies. Throughout the program, we will use real companies and real financial statements. In the program we will analyze: Competitive dynamics within an industry A firm strategy and competitive advantages Accounting and financial reporting…

  Capital budgeting One of the most important tasks of top management of companies is to make sound investment decisions when investing e.g. in new product lines or factories. We discuss: How to perform capital budgeting professionally How to assess whether and how much any given investment decision creates value to the shareholders The merits…