Fair Valuation for Accountants
Take a deep dive into valuations for financial accounting purposes. In this course, we discuss the intricacies of fair value frameworks and explore their implications on valuation techniques. We investigate fair value accounting frameworks in detail and their implications. We discuss and demonstrate valuation techniques that are specific to accounting standards for topics such as business valuation (majority stake vs minority stake), goodwill, intangible assets, financial instruments, impairment testing, and purchase price allocation.
Discounts available for this masterclass
For whom?
This course is ideal for accountants and auditors (both corporate and external) with any level of experience. The course covers intermediate-level valuation techniques and intermediate to advanced accounting valuation topics. Basic accounting knowledge is required. Valuation knowledge is not a prerequisite, as we will build into valuation theory and practice from the basics to more complex topics.
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Reach out to us for questions about this masterclass or accommodation options. We respond within 3 business days.
Jannice Daha LLM
Manager Executive Education
E: executive-education@uva.nl
T: +31 (0)6 4834 9056
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What will you learn?
Through lectures, case studies, and interactive participation, participants will gain the following:
- detailed understanding of fair value measurement concepts;
- practical solutions to theoretical fair value accounting topics;
- differences between majority- and minority-stake valuations;
- an understanding of various valuation techniques;
- in-class practice with select valuation techniques.
Teaching staff
Andrew Pike
Andrew is a corporate finance advisor and valuation expert with more than 20 years of corporate finance and valuation experience. He is CEO of AN Valuations in Leiden, guest lecturer on valuation topics at UvA and Nyenrode, past chair of the Business Valuation Resource Panel (BVRP) of the Appraisal Foundation, and founding board member of the Europe chapter of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA).
Fees
Fees vary depending on when you sign up.
| Tuition* | Application deadline | Start date | |
| Early bird fee | €1,950 | 8 August 2025 | 8 October 2025 |
| Standard fee | €2,290 | 7 October 2025 | 8 October 2025 |
* The fee is VAT-exempt.
Alumni get a 10% discount
UvA Alumni receive a 10% discount on the standard fee. Please note that this discount cannot be combined with the early bird discount.
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