FIN-651 Private Company Valuation (3)

This course explores the process to establish a value for an entire or partial interest in a private company when deciding the price to pay or to receive in a variety of situations. It covers venture capitalist or private equity investments in start-ups or early stages, and entrepreneurs seeking capital or buy-sell agreements, exit planning, fairness opinion, financial reporting, corporate restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions. Students learn different methods of valuation, their strengths and weaknesses, and when to apply them. The course provides a pathway to becoming a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA). Crosslist: FIN-451. Prerequisite: FIN-060 or FIN-614.