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Precedent Transaction Analysis: How to Value a Company Using M&A Deals
Precedent transaction analysis values a business by looking at multiples paid in comparable M&A deals. This guide explains how to find comparable transactions, calculate acquisition multiples, and apply them.
EV/EBITDA: What It Is, How to Calculate It and When to Use It
EV/EBITDA is the most widely used valuation multiple in corporate finance. This guide explains what it measures, how to calculate it, and when it is and is not appropriate to use.
Terminal Value in DCF: Methods, Formulas and Common Mistakes
Terminal value typically accounts for 60-80% of a DCF valuation. This guide explains the two main methods, how to calculate them, and the mistakes that most often distort DCF results.
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Comparable Company Analysis (Comps): A Practical Guide for Finance Professionals
Comparable company analysis (comps) is one of the most widely used valuation methods in corporate finance. This guide explains how to select comps, calculate trading multiples, and apply them to value a business.
LBO Modelling: What Is a Leveraged Buyout Model and How Does It Work?
An LBO model calculates the returns a private equity firm can generate by buying a business with borrowed money, growing it, and selling it. This guide explains how LBO models work and what finance professionals need to know.
Treasury Management Career Guide for Accountants 2026
Treasury is a specialist finance function offering strong salaries and clear career progression. This guide covers treasury career paths, the ACT qualification, treasury roles, and salary expectations in 2026.
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Risk Management Careers for Accountants — Complete Guide 2026
Risk management is a growing career path for qualified accountants. This guide covers risk management roles, how accountants move into risk, CRO career paths, and salary expectations in 2026.
Private Equity Finance Careers for Accountants — Complete Guide 2026
Private equity offers some of the most lucrative finance careers available. This guide covers how accountants access PE roles, what PE finance actually involves, and realistic salary expectations in 2026.
ACCA and Corporate Finance — Career Guide 2026
ACCA is a strong foundation for a corporate finance career. This guide covers how ACCA-qualified accountants move into corporate finance roles in the UK and internationally in 2026.
Mergers and Acquisitions for Accountants — Finance Skills Guide 2026
M&A involves specialist financial analysis and due diligence skills beyond standard accounting. This guide covers what accountants need to know about M&A finance, valuations, and how to build a career in M&A advisory.
ESG Reporting Training in Ireland: How Finance Teams Are Upskilling for CSRD
CSRD has made ESG reporting a finance function responsibility in Ireland. Here is how finance teams are approaching ESG upskilling — and what structured training covers that self-directed reading doesn't.
CSRD Reporting in Ireland: What Finance Teams Need to Prepare For in 2026
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive is bringing mandatory sustainability reporting to thousands of Irish companies. Here is what finance teams need to know and do to prepare.