By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze business profitability, calculate goodwill using multiple valuation methods, apply acquisition accounting, and evaluate business combinations under IFRS.
Master Advanced Accounting: Analyze, Value & Consolidate
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Intermediate level
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9 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Analyze business profitability and calculate goodwill using super profit, capital employed, and valuation methods.
Apply acquisition accounting under IFRS, including purchase consideration and fair value adjustments.
Evaluate business combinations and prepare consolidation-ready figures for financial reporting.
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December 2025
Assessments
15 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces the foundational concepts required to understand goodwill valuation and profit analysis. Learners explore key valuation elements such as average profit, future maintainable profit, normal profit, super profit, and capital employed. By mastering these fundamentals, learners gain the analytical ability to calculate and interpret goodwill under various traditional valuation scenarios.
What's included
12 videos4 assignments
This module explores advanced techniques used in goodwill valuation, including the annuity method, capitalization methods, and evaluation of minority interest. Learners also examine IFRS-aligned definitions of a business, acquisition prerequisites, and how these concepts influence valuation outcomes. Through these lessons, learners develop the capability to perform comprehensive goodwill computations using professional methods.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
This module provides a comprehensive overview of the acquisition method used in business combinations. Learners explore purchase consideration, fair value adjustments, non-controlling interest measurement, goodwill or bargain purchase recognition, and step-by-step acquisition accounting procedures. Practical examples reinforce learners' ability to prepare and interpret acquisition-based financial outcomes.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
This module contrasts the pooling of interests and purchase (acquisition) methods while examining the defining characteristics, measurement rules, and IFRS-driven requirements for recognizing business combinations. Learners further analyze identification of control, fair value adjustments, and implications of each method on consolidated reporting.
What's included
6 videos3 assignments
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