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Quick Facts

Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

EdX’s Accounting Principles for M&A online course is a four-week-long programme curated by the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF). It is developed to impart extensive knowledge of major accounting principles. During the course, you will explore key federal income tax principles as well.

With the help of the Accounting Principles for M&A programme by edX, you will also learn how to apply federal income tax principles and accounting principles to project cash flows and earnings, particularly of the post-combination entity. The course consists of high-quality video lessons and practical examples along with journal entries to maximize your understanding.

The Accounting Principles for M&A online programme is also a part of the NYIF’s Mergers and Acquisitions Pro Certificate programme. You will work on real-life problems ranging from common to complicated Mergers and Acquisitions; and accounting treatments. Moreover, this Business and Management course lets you dive into concepts like purchase accounting, cost method, consolidation, etc. 

There are 2 tracks that Edx offers and candidates can choose only 1 track to complete the course. The names of these tracks are verified as audio tracks. Both these give access to the course materials but the verified track has unlimited access to the course whereas limited access is offered if the verified track is chosen by the candidates.

The Highlights

  • Paid course
  • Self-paced learning
  • An offering of NYIF
  • Intermediate-level programme
  • 4-weeks course
  • Video lectures in English
  • Requires 1-2 hours/week 
  • Business and Management programme

Programme Offerings

  • digital learning
  • 4-weeks training
  • Self-directed learning
  • expert instructor
  • video lectures
  • Offered by NYIF
  • English video transcript
  • Comprehensive curriculum

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesNew York Institute of Finance, New York
  • The fee to join the Accounting Principles for M&A course is Rs. 33,401

Accounting Principles for M&A fee structure

Course option

Fee in INR

Accounting Principles for M&A

Rs. 33,401/-


What you will learn

Knowledge of Mergers and Acquisitions

When you complete the lessons included in the Accounting Principles for M&A syllabus, you should be able to explain the following:

  • Cost method and its sub-categories
  • Internal Revenue Code Section 338(G)
  • Equity methods of consideration
  • Consolidation
  • Fundamentals of purchase accounting
  • Tax-deductible intangibles and goodwill
  • Steps involved in recording an acquired balance sheet

Admission Details

Step 1 – Go to the program URL and land on the Accounting Principles for M&A course page.

Step 2 – Click on the ‘Enroll now’ button near the top of the webpage. A signup form will load.

Step 3 – Fill in the required details in the field and hit the ‘Create account’ button to sign up. Alternatively, link a Google, Facebook, Microsoft, or Apple ID to log in.

Step 4 – Now, you will reach the payment page. Enter payment details and click on the ‘Place Order' button to buy the course. After successful payment, you should be enrolled in the Accounting Principles for M&A program by edX.

Application Details

There is no provision to fill an application form to get admission in the Accounting Principles for M&A training. You can open the edX website and sign up for an account. For doing so, you need to fill in some basic details like name, email, username, new password, and country. You can also join the portal by linking any Microsoft, Apple, Google or Facebook ID. Then, you just need to pay the fee and enroll in the course.

The Syllabus

  • Lesson 1: General Accounting Guidelines
  • Lesson 2: Significant Control
  • Lesson 3: Summary of Accounting Under the Equity Model
  • Lesson 4: Dividends and Excess of Costs over Book Equity
  • Lesson 5: Adjustments for Intercompany Transactions
  • Lesson 6: Tax Considerations of the Equity Method
  • Lesson 7: Cash Flow Accounting in Equity Methods
  • Class Exercise

  • Lesson 1: The Cost Method
  • Lesson 2: Four Sub-Categories of the Cost Method
  • Lesson 3: Consolidation
  • Lesson 4: Minority Interests

  • Lesson 1: Purchase Accounting Basics
  • Lesson 2: Steps to Record Acquired Balance Sheet
  • Lesson 3: Step 1: Eliminate Existing Goodwill
  • Lesson 4: Step 2: Reduce Equity Accounts
  • Lesson 5: Step 3: Adjusting Assets and Liabilities to FMV
  • Lesson 6: Step 4: Intangible Assets
  • Lesson 7: Step 5: Record Unrecognized Restructuring Charges
  • Lesson 8: Fair Value of Consideration
  • Lesson 9: Fair Value of Contingent Payment
  • Lesson 10: Calculating Goodwill
  • Lesson 11: Non-Controlling Interests
  • Lesson 12: Accretion and Dilution

  • Lesson 1: Section 338 Overview
  • Lesson 2: Tax-deductible Goodwill and Intangibles
  • Lesson 3: NOL Carryforwards and Others

Instructors

New York Institute of Finance, New York Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Which institute certifies the Accounting Principles for M&A programme?

The Accounting Principles for M&A course is certified by the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF).

2: Which category of studies does the Accounting Principles for M&A course belong to?

This course is a Business and Management programme.

3: Is there any instructor for the course?

Yes, Steve Literati of NYIF will be your instructor for the Accounting Principles for M&A training.

4: Can I get a refund if I decide to leave the Accounting Principles for M&A course?

You can receive a refund 14 days after the programme commences or 14 days after the purchase date, whichever comes later.

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