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Graduate Certificate in Accounting for Business Combinations

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Graduate Certificate in Accounting for Business Combinations

Embark on a transformative journey with our Graduate Certificate in Accounting for Business Combinations. This program equips learners with essential skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of accounting principles in the context of business mergers, acquisitions, and consolidations. Through a dynamic curriculum, students delve into key topics such as purchase accounting, goodwill impairment, and financial reporting standards.

Our approach emphasizes hands-on learning and practical application. Real-world case studies provide insight into actual business scenarios, allowing students to analyze financial statements, assess risks, and make strategic decisions. With a focus on actionable insights, learners develop critical thinking abilities and problem-solving skills essential for success in the rapidly evolving corporate landscape.

The Graduate Certificate in Accounting for Business Combinations offers a comprehensive exploration of essential concepts and practices in accounting for mergers and acquisitions. Throughout the program, students engage with a series of core modules designed to deepen their understanding of complex accounting principles.

Key modules include:

Foundations of Business Combinations: Gain a solid foundation in the fundamentals of business combinations, including the legal and financial aspects of mergers and acquisitions.

Purchase Accounting and Consolidation: Explore the intricacies of purchase accounting methods and consolidation techniques used to combine financial statements of acquiring and acquired entities.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets: Delve into the evaluation and accounting treatment of goodwill and intangible assets arising from business combinations.

Financial Reporting Standards: Examine the relevant financial reporting standards and regulations governing business combinations, including the application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

By the program's end, students emerge with a comprehensive understanding of accounting practices in business combinations, enabling them to contribute effectively to financial decision-making processes within organizations. Join us and unlock new opportunities for professional growth and advancement in the dynamic field of accounting for business combinations


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  • Credits:
  • Diploma
  • Undergraduate
Key facts
100% Online: Study online with the UK’s leading online course provider.
Global programme: Study anytime, anywhere using your laptop, phone or a tablet.
Study material: Comprehensive study material and e-library support available at no additional cost.
Payment plans: Interest free monthly, quarterly and half yearly payment plans available for all courses.
Duration
1 month (Fast-track mode)
2 months (Standard mode)
Assessment
The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.

Course Details

• Advanced Financial Reporting
• Business Combinations and Consolidations
• Corporate Taxation
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Fraud Examination
• International Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Strategic Cost Management
• Tax Research and Jurisprudence
• Valuation and Business Combinations

Fee Structure

The fee for the programme is as follows

  • 1 month (Fast-track mode) - £140
  • 2 months (Standard mode) - £90

Payment plans

Please find below available fee payment plans:

1 month (Fast-track mode) - £140

2 months (Standard mode) - £90

Accreditation

Stanmore School of Business