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| Material Type: | Internet resource |
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| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Harry Cendrowski; et al |
| ISBN: | 9780470178461 0470178469 |
| OCLC Number: | 191024154 |
| Notes: | Series statement from jacket. |
| Description: | xxi, 457 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Contents: | Chapter 1. Understanding the Private Equity Process.Introduction.General Terms And Brief Overview.Understanding Private Equity.Private Equity Fundraising.Chapter 2. Characteristics of the Private Equity Arena.A Brief History Of Private Equity.Geographical Distribution Of Private Equity Investments.Historical Private Equity Investment Levels.Historical Private Equity Returns.A Non-Mainstream Security?Summary.Chapter 3. Current Trends in Private Equity.Introduction.Overall Industry Trends.The Buyout Arena.The Venture Capital Arena.Chapter 4. The Private Equity Governance Model.Introduction.A New Model For Corporate Governance.Conclusion.Chapter 5. Special Consideration In Private Equity Investments.Understanding Investors and the Investment Process.Mezzanine Financing.Private Equity Investment in Distressed Companies.Chapter 6. Financial Statement Fraud and the Lending Decision.Money Laundering.Categories of Fraud.What is Fraud?The Required Elements of Fraud.Financial Statement Attestation.Recommendations.Fraud and Due Diligence Procedures.Conclusions.Chapter 7. Value of Internal Control.Introduction.Introduction To Coso And Internal Control.Components Of Internal Control.Control Objectives And Control Components.Internal Control And The Pe Firm.Conclusion.Chapter 8. Professional Standards.Introduction.The Federal Trade Commission.The Securities And Excange Commission (Sec)."Private" Equity Going Public.Pcaob Standards.American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants(Aicpa) Auditing Standards.American Institute Of Certfied Public Accountants (Aicpa) Accounting And Review Standards.Institue Of Internal Auditors (Iia) Standards.Information Systems Audit And Control Association.Chapter 9. Competitive and Business Intelligence.Business Intelligence.Competitive Intelligence.Application to Private Equity.Sources of Information.Chapter 10. Harvesting Private Equity Investments through IPO.Initial Public Offerings.Chapter 11. Harvesting Investments through Mergers and Acquisitions.M&A Basics.Types of Takeovers.Reverse Takeovers.The Takeover Process and Financial Advisor Selection.Analyzing Potential Buyers.The Sale Process.The Bidding Process.Reaching an AgreementHistorical M&A Trends.Chapter 12. Legal Considerations In Exit Strategies: Ipo Vs. Sale.Ipo Vs. Sale Transaction.Initial Public Offering.Sale Transactions.Chapter 13. Raising Capital Through Exempt Offerings Of Securities.Introduction.Exemptions From Securities Act Registration.State Securities ("Blue Sky") Laws.Anti Fraud Provisions.Broker-Dealer And Agent Registration Exemptions.Restrictions On Resales Of Restricted Securities.Chapter 14. Organizations As Humans.Introduction.Organizations As Humans.Chapter 15. Beginning The Lean Transformation.Introduction.Chapter 16. Manufacturing Due Diligence: How To Perform Operations Assessments.Introduction.Performing The Assessment.Operational Data And Cost Of Sales.Conclusion.Chapter 17. Internal Control Evaluation.Introduction.Pcaob Auditing Standard No. 5.Phase 1 - Planning The Audit.Phase 2 - Using A Top-Down Approach.Phase 3 - Testing Controls.Phase 4 - Evaluating Identified Deficiencies.Phase 5 - Wrapping -Up.Phase 6 - Reporting On Internal Controls. |
| Series Title: | Wiley finance series. |
| Responsibility: | Harry Cendrowski ... [et al.]. |
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"This comprehensive guide provides insight into a once-exclusive form of investing that is now an integral part of the world economy, with a focus on venture capital financing and buyout transactions." (Journal of Accountancy, April 1st, 2009) "This book would be valuable to a widely varied audience. Both prospective and seasoned PE investors, PE professionals, students of business and finance, and general readers would learn much from the different modules of this work." (Legal Information Alert, January 2009) Read more...
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