Postgraduate - UnitACF5130 - Financial statement analysis and business valuation

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. compare and contrast approaches to business valuation
2. apply economic, industry and business analysis in the valuation process
3. evaluate an entity's accounting information and perform fundamental and financial analysis using a contemporary approach
4. apply prospective analysis including forecasting and valuation to a merger and acquisition case
5. develop capabilities to work effectively in a group; and/or demonstrate effective individual research skills to produce a professional quality business document to solve a valuation problem; and/or deliver a professional quality presentation; and/or develop oral communication skills and demonstrate independent thinking through contributions to class discussions; and demonstrate in individual summative assessment tasks the acquisition of an comprehensive understanding of the topics covered by this unit.