409A Valuations-Why They’re Necessary, How They’re Performed
This course covers 409A valuations -- why they’re necessary, how they’re performed, and more.
Description
This course covers 409A valuations -- why they’re necessary, how they’re performed, how companies use them, what other corporate events can impact the appraisal, and how frequently companies need to obtain one.
We begin with an overview of the reasons for obtaining a 409A valuation. We then explain, at a high level, how 409A appraisals are performed: This explanation covers both the assumptions required and the methodologies used within the reports. An entire section is devoted to the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Method for allocating equity value to individual securities. This is followed by a discussion of events that could impact the methodologies used in the report and the opined values.
What You Will Learn!
- Identify the reasons for obtaining a 409A valuation and the consequences of not obtaining one.
- Explore the valuation process.
- Identify common misconceptions regarding 409A valuations.
- Recognize events that could impact the contents and conclusions of 409A valuations.
- Discover how frequently you need to obtain a 409A valuation.
Who Should Attend!
- Anyone interested in Accounting, Finance or related fields.