CTC - Corporate Finance Training programmes Verification

An explanation of course levels:

Introductory: for those new to the subject.
Intermediate: for delegates with some prior knowledge of the subject.
Advanced: for delegates with substantial knowledge of the subject.
Update: for delegates with or without prior knowledge of the subject.

Public company transactions

Verification

An intermediate course which will be of benefit to those with some experience of corporate finance transactions.

CPD: 3 hours

Level: intermediate

OBJECTIVES

This course provides an insight into the verification process which is generally carried out in relation to prospectuses and takeover offer documents. Participants can expect to understand why verification is carried out and the usual process that is followed. Participants will identify common pitfalls and consider how to fulfil the objectives of verification in the most efficient manner.

COURSE OUTLINE

Part 1. Verification: background

The purpose of verification.
Responsibility and liability.
For whose benefit is the verification exercise?

Part 2. Verification: the process

Verification notes.
What information needs to be verified.
What evidence is acceptable?
What questions should be asked?
Who should answer the questions?
How to streamline verification.