{"product_id":"mergers-and-acquisitions-a-condensed-practitioners-guide-hardcover","title":"Mergers and Acquisitions: A Condensed Practitioner's Guide - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteven M. Bragg\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccounting expert Steven Bragg equips you with a working knowledge of the complete M\u0026amp;A process throughout \u003ci\u003eMergers and Acquisitions: A Condensed Practitioner's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, with comprehensive, reader-friendly, and straightforward advice on principal business terms, as well as the due diligence process, the customary contractual provisions, legal background, and how-to's applicable to business acquisitions. Destined to become a well-thumbed addition to every manager's library, this essential guide addresses the entire acquisition process with pragmatic information that will serve you as an excellent reference whether you are a novice or expert acquirer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMergers \u0026amp; Acquisitions A Condensed Practitioner's Guide\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilled with immediately useful information in a condensed format on the mergers and acquisitions (M\u0026amp;A) process, Mergers and Acquisitions: A Condensed Practitioner's Guide equips you with a working knowledge of principal business terms, as well as the customary contractual provisions, legal background, and how-to's applicable to business acquisitions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccounting expert Steven Bragg throws light on the complete M\u0026amp;A process, with comprehensive, reader-friendly, and straightforward advice on: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy companies are interested in buying and selling businesses, the risks of doing so, and how to initiate and fend off a hostile acquisition attempt\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to write a letter of intent and a purchase agreement\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe roles of the multitude of participants in the acquisition process\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eValuation and the broad range of valuation methodologies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerm sheets and their use and contents\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe due diligence process\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll of the main components of the purchase agreement\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe acquisition integration process, covering the timing, planning, and implementation of an acquisition integration\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentification and realization of synergies, communications processes, cultural issues, employee management, and numerous additional topics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse of purchase accounting, goodwill impairment testing, and push-down accounting\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eVarious legal forms of acquisitions, including their tax implications to both the buyer and seller\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnti-trust and environmental restrictions and tax-free acquisition structures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDestined to become a well-thumbed addition to every manager's library, Mergers and Acquisitions: A Condensed Practitioner's Guide addresses the entire acquisition process with pragmatic information that will serve you as an excellent reference regardless of your M\u0026amp;A experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Mergers \u0026amp; Acquisitions\u003cbr\u003e A Condensed Practitioner's Guide\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"On a subject that encompasses so many possibilities, Steven Bragg's \u003ci\u003eMergers and Acquisitions\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent and comprehensive practical review of the myriad issues that can arise. Amidst the emotion of the M\u0026amp;A roller coaster that so many managers find themselves on in these fast-moving times, this guide provides an excellent and comprehensive aid for managers to ensure that the deal does not just get done but gets done effectively and efficiently. An invaluable addition to the armory of any manager considering or actually working on a merger or acquisition.\" --\u003cb\u003eJames Dunning, founder and Managing Director, Geotrupes Consulting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Mr. Bragg offers a unique combination of accounting expertise and insight into the merger and acquisition process. The comprehensive, yet practical, nature of the material obviously comes from having been in the trenches and participated as the Chief Financial Officer in both mergers and acquisitions. This is an excellent guide for the first-time acquirer as well as a tool for the experienced CFO to ensure a smooth and comprehensive process. Mr. Bragg has written an excellent reference book, which will be useful before and during your acquisition process.\" \u003cb\u003e--Richard V. Souders, President \u0026amp; CEO\u003cbr\u003e Kaba Workforce Solutions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eMergers and Acquisitions: A Condensed Practitioner's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is beyond any ready-reckoned reference book. The treatment of each topic by Mr. Bragg compiles a thought checklist against a mere action checklist for any practitioner. The term 'Condensed' in the title is a misnomer as the treatment is exhaustive and relevant!\" \u003cb\u003e--K V Ramesh, Chairman \u0026amp; Managing Director\u003cbr\u003e ECHC Management Services Private Limited, Chenna\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Successful transactions are a result of an enduring desire for two worlds to meet as one. This is a daunting task for all participants, and Steven Bragg identifies a road map of processes and procedures that anyone considering a divesture or entering the M\u0026amp;A space should call 'the handbook of M\u0026amp;A.' \"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Peter Cahill, Principal, Middle Market Investment Banking\u003cbr\u003e TransCapital Partners, LLC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven M. Bragg, CPA, CMA, CIA, CPIM, \u003c\/b\u003e has been the chief financial officer or controller of four companies, as well as a consulting manager at Ernst \u0026amp; Young and auditor at Deloitte \u0026amp; Touche. He received a master's degree in finance from Bentley College, an MBA from Babson College, and a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Maine. He has been the two-time president of the Colorado Mountain Club, is an avid alpine skier and mountain biker, and is a certified master diver. Mr. Bragg resides in Centennial, Colorado. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eAccounting Best Practices\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAccounting Policies and Procedures Manual\u003c\/i\u003e (both published by Wiley).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.16 x 6.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756041175328,"sku":"9780470398944","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6100f452cea9092921334c0dac101338.webp?v=1780073229","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mergers-and-acquisitions-a-condensed-practitioners-guide-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}