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Valuation

(21 reviews)
by John Taylor, Sarah Laing,

This course introduces valuation processes and provides an overview of the main methods involved. You'll explore the use of asset-based, earnings and cash flow-based valuations as well as the complexities involved with non-standard and internet-based businesses.

£100+vat
4 CPD hours
120 days' access

This course will enable you to

  • Understand the key concepts underlying the process of valuation
  • Know when to use asset-based valuations and the difficulties involved for declining businesses
  • Gain a better understanding of earnings-based and cash flow-based valuations
  • Identify the issues involved in valuing a non-standard business
  • Recognise the differences to consider when valuing an internet-based business
  • About the course

      How do you value a business? In short, there's no right answer. Value can differ depending on a company's circumstances and there are numerous valuation methods and formulae that can be used when buying and selling a company.

      This course provides everything you need for valuing businesses confidently. It introduces you to valuation processes and provides an overview of the main valuation methods. This includes exploring the asset-based, earnings and cash flow-based valuations. You'll also be able to recognise the key differences to consider when valuing non-standard and internet businesses.

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    John Taylor

    John is a Chartered Accountant who has spent many years advising small and medium-sized businesses across the North of England. John is the author of two industry standard textbooks: Millichamp - Auditing and Forensic Accounting. He has also written several auditing textbooks for AAT courses.

    Sarah Laing

    Sarah is a Chartered Tax Accountant (CTA) and a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT). Sarah currently works as a freelance tax author providing technical writing services to the tax and accountancy professions.

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    Smith J
    19 Nov 2025
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    Smith J
    19 Nov 2025
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    JS
    Smith J
    19 Nov 2025
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