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The DIFC Academy, in collaboration with IMAA, proudly brings you the Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (M&AP) certificate programme.

The Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (M&AP) certification dives into the nuts and bolts of the transaction journey—auditing, consulting, and deal advisory are among just a few of the areas visited during the M&AP Training. Whether managing or advising a merger or acquisition for your company or assisting your clients, we will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to skip the common pitfalls and succeed.

 

Program Description

The Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (M&AP) certification dives into the nuts and bolts of the transaction journey—auditing, consulting, and deal advisory are among just a few of the areas visited during the M&AP Training. Whether managing or advising a merger or acquisition for your company or assisting your clients, we will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to skip the common pitfalls and succeed.

This program is also delivered over a series of virtual live sessions providing both structure and flexibility.

 

Training Dates & Schedule

Online

Rolling intake, start anytime and complete within 12 months

Virtual Live

         March 11 - 22, 2024

                  8am - 11:15am EST | 1pm - 4:15pm CET

8pm - 11:15pm SGT | 4pm - 7:15pm GST

Interactive Online Live

        May 16 - July 11, 2024

                May 16 | 9am - 10am EST (15:00-16:00 CET)

                May 23 | 9am - 12:15pm EST (15:00-18:15 CET)

                June 6 | 9am - 12:15pm EST (15:00-18:15 CET)

               June 20 | 9am - 12:15pm EST (15:00-18:15 CET)

               July 11 | 9am - 12:15pm EST (15:00-18:15 CET)                 

         August 7 - October 2, 2024

                   August 7 | 6pm - 7pm GST

                   August 21 | 6pm - 8:15pm GST

                  September 4 | 5pm - 8:15pm GST

                  September 18 | 5pm - 8:15pm GST

                  October 2 | 5pm - 8:15pm GST

        October 10 - December 5, 2024

                  Oct 10 | 5pm - 7pm GST

                  Oct 24 | 6pm - 9:15pm GST

                  Nov 7 | 6pm - 9:15pm GST

                  Nov 21 | 6pm - 9:15pm GST

                  Dec 5 | 6pm - 9:15pm GST

 

Topics Covered

Throughout the training the following topics will be covered:

  • ESSENTIALS OF M&A
    • M&A Process (Buy-side)
    • Strategies for M&A
    • Success Factors in Transactions and Post
    • Merger Integration
    • Stakeholder Management
  • DUE DILIGENCE
    • Financial DD
    • Tax DD
    • Legal DD
    • HR DD
    • Other DD Areas and Challenges cross-border M&A
  • VALUATION
    • Deal Financing & Payment Structure
    • Valuation Techniques
    • Deal Design & Structure
    • Private Equity 
  • RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL M&A PRACTICE
    • Business Strategy
    • Mid-Market Advisory
    • Sale & Purchase Agreements (SPAs)
    • Tax Restructuring
    • M&A Insurance

 

IMAA FACULTY*

IMAA values not only good teaching but solid M&A experience. This is made clear by IMAA faculty’s unique ability to explain complex theoretical concepts using personal experiences and ‘war stories’ alike. Some of the faculty members you can expect to meet at this training and the experience they bring with them includes:

Kirstin Gallagher

Senior Vice President, Tax Lead - Americas at GIC

Daniel Graewe

Corporate Law Attorney at Graewe Law

*excerpt of members of IMAA’s faculty; subject to change

 

Who Participates

  • Mid-management to senior executives in the C-Suite
  • Directors of public and private companies
  • Heads of strategy and corporate development
  • Advisors
  • Members of chartered accountants’ associations
  • Transactional lawyers
  • Private equity investors

 

What is Included

  • Interactive small virtual classroom setting
  • Taught by leading faculty and industry experts
  • Networking with industry professionals and faculty
  • IM&A Designation upon completion
  • First-year IMAA charter holding membership included
  • 1 year e-Library access
  • Online self-study materials and virtual classroom presentations
  • Sessions are recorded and uploaded to learning platform

 

Program Fees

Online

Online Certificate Fee: USD 3,290

Virtual Live

Virtual Live Regular Fee: USD 4,390

Virtual Live Early Bird Fee: USD 3,790 *Valid until 2 months before the training starts

 

Location

Online

Online learning platform provided by IMAA

Virtual Live

Online virtual classroom access provided by IMAA

 

ONSITE PROGRAMS:

Locations

ONSITE PROGRAMS:

Locations

  • Zurich
  • Singapore
  • London
  • New York
  • Amsterdam
  • New York

 

Program Fees

Regular Fee: USD 5,490

Early Bird Fee: USD 4,890 *valid until 2 months before training starts

 

Register your interest to join here.

 

For more information or to request for an assistance, please  contact [email protected].

Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (M&AP)
Mar 11, 2024 1:00 PM -To- Dec 05, 2024 5:00 PM

Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (M&AP)

In association with Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances (IMAA)

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