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FINANCIAL DUE DILIGENCE#1

The process of investigating a company's financial records to assess its financial health before a merger or acquisition.

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS (M&A)#2

Transactions in which companies combine (mergers) or purchase (acquisitions) other companies to enhance growth and market share.

RISK ASSESSMENT#3

The systematic process of identifying and evaluating potential risks that could negatively impact an organization's financial performance.

FINANCIAL REPORTING#4

The process of producing statements that disclose an organization's financial status to stakeholders, including income statements and balance sheets.

STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION#5

The practice of effectively conveying information to individuals or groups with an interest in the outcomes of a business transaction.

CASH FLOW STATEMENT#6

A financial statement that summarizes the amount of cash and cash equivalents entering and leaving a company.

BALANCE SHEET#7

A financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.

INCOME STATEMENT#8

A financial report that shows a company's revenues and expenses during a specific period, detailing profit or loss.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)#10

Quantifiable measures used to evaluate the success of an organization in achieving its objectives.

SWOT ANALYSIS#11

A strategic planning tool used to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to a business or project.

RISK MATRIX#12

A visual tool used to evaluate and prioritize risks based on their likelihood and impact.

ANALYTICAL SKILLS#13

The ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions based on quantitative and qualitative analysis.

REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS#14

The set of rules and regulations that govern business practices, ensuring compliance in M&A transactions.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS#15

The assessment of a company's financial data to understand its performance and make investment decisions.

DUE DILIGENCE#16

The comprehensive appraisal of a business undertaken by a prospective buyer to establish its assets and liabilities.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY#17

A concise overview of a report's key points, designed to give stakeholders a quick understanding of the findings.

PRESENTATION SKILLS#18

The ability to effectively communicate information to an audience through verbal and non-verbal means.

VISUAL AIDS#19

Tools such as charts and graphs used to enhance understanding and retention of information during presentations.

FEEDBACK MECHANISMS#20

Processes for collecting and analyzing stakeholder feedback to improve communication and outcomes.

ANOMALIES IN FINANCIAL DATA#21

Irregularities or inconsistencies in financial statements that may indicate potential issues or risks.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES#22

Plans developed to reduce or eliminate risks identified during the risk assessment process.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS#23

Formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, including balance sheets and income statements.

CASH FLOW ANALYSIS#24

The evaluation of cash inflows and outflows to assess a company's liquidity and financial health.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT#25

The process of involving individuals or groups who may be affected by or can affect a company's decisions.