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Rahul Bansal

Finalist

35929 Points Joined September 2009

Business Valuation Management

	Introduction
	In the wake of financial crisis and recession, and the current pick-up of M&A activity it is clear than ever that high-quality business valuation is essential for successful M&A. The program is firmly rooted in theory while also addressing practical applications. This course, would therefore, equip members and other financial accounting professionals with the necessary knowledge and practical exposure in this direction.

	Course Objective
	The objective of this course is to provide the candidates with a thorough knowledge of the following areas and to equip members with the specialized skills necessary for developing a dedicated practice in the area of services related to Business Valuation Management. The subject already exists in the present curriculum of the Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India at the Final Stage; hence this course would provide value addition by giving in-depth knowledge and practical implication of the subject. In addition to undisputed technical competence the practitioners should have authority and influence with boards and shareholders. Those who complete the program would possess: A thorough knowledge of valuation theory, including the most recent academic research, and the ability to apply this knowledge in practice The ability to address valuation issues relevant in practice but not covered in textbooks The ability to individually practice valuations and add value to decisions at each phase of transaction The ability to present and defend valuations to boards, in negotiations and in other context
	Target audience: Associate Members of the ICWAI Officers of PSUs & Govt. (Central & State) working in finance function (Subject to the approval from the respective departments)

	Course Outline
	Paper I
	Introduction to concept of Business Valuation and the overview of the models
	Concept of Value Principles & Techniques of Valuation Discounted Cash Flow Valuation Relative Valuation Contingent Claim Valuation Asset Valuation Related Concepts in Business Valuation and illustrations
	Paper II
	Business Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions
	Business Strategy Basic Concepts in Mergers and Acquisitions Theories of Mergers and Acquisitions Valuation of Mergers and Acquisitions The Merger process Major Challenges to Success of Mergers Restructuring and Financial Engineering Take-over Defenses
	Paper III
	Valuation of various assets Forms of Intellectual Property and Methods of Valuation Valuation of Fixed Assets Valuation of Investments Valuation of Shares Valuation of Intangibles Human Resource Accounting Valuation of Goodwill Patents and Copyrights Valuation of Brands Valuation of Real Estate Valuation of Liabilities
	Paper IV
	Business Appraisal Standards Professional conduct and Ethics Oral Appraisal Reports Expert Testimony Letter form written appraisal reports Conducting a Business Appraisal Assignment

	Paper V
	Case Studies

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Rahul Bansal

Finalist

35929 Points Joined September 2009

Foreign Exchange, Treasury

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Risk Management

Introduction
	Managing foreign exchange risk is a fundamental component in the safe and sound management of all institutions that have exposure in foreign currencies. It involves prudently managing foreign currency positions, in order to control, within set parameters the impact of foreign exchange rates on the financial position of the institution. Generally, a companies’ Board of Directors needs to have a means of ensuring compliance with the foreign exchange risk management program, this is done normally through periodic reporting by inspectors/auditors. These risk management practices are widely used in public and private sectors, covering a wide range of activities or operations. It is now an integral part of business planning.
	Course Objective
	The course covers foreign exchange market, money market, bond market operations and related financial products. It therefore analyses the international finance environment within which banks, other intermediaries and companies operate. It also provides an overview of structure and key functions of the treasury. The emphasis is on developing skill sets which would be required for making sound financial decisions in an international context. The course endeavors to cover briefly the concepts and benefits of using risk management practices particularly in foreign exchange and treasury management.
	Target audience: Associate Members Officers of PSUs & Govt. (Central & State) working in finance function (Subject to the approval from the respective departments)
	Course Outline
	Module 1 International Financial Management Determination of Exchange rates Introduction to Currency Derivatives Forex Arithmetic Merchant Rates International Finance Arbitrage Introduction to Currency Derivatives Forex Risk Management Internal Hedging techniques Valuation of Derivative instruments and arbitrage strategies
	Module 2 Export Finance Import regulations R-return and Documentary credit Forex rate forecasting Foreign Direct Investment and Joint ventures
	Module 3 Money Market, Bond Market Treasury Management Interbank dealing and risk management Ethics and Compliance
	Case studies Asian Financial Crises 1997 Treasury operations in SBI, BOI, BOB, PNB and ICICI bank Treasury operations in IOCL, Ranbaxy and RIL