What does the Mergers & Acquisitions Masterclass cover?

The 2-day masterclass covers the complete M&A deal lifecycle: pre-deal strategy and target identification, business valuation and financial modelling, due diligence, deal structuring and negotiation, transaction financing, and post-merger integration. It gives dedicated coverage to the accounting side of transactions — IFRS 3 Business Combinations including goodwill recognition and purchase price allocation, IFRS 10 consolidation, IFRS 11 joint arrangements, and IAS 36 impairment testing — through hands-on financial modelling exercises and real-world case studies.

What is purchase price allocation (PPA) in an acquisition?

Purchase price allocation is the process required by IFRS 3 of allocating the consideration paid in a business combination to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their acquisition-date fair values — including intangible assets such as brands, customer relationships and technology that may not have been recognised by the acquiree. Any excess of consideration over the net identifiable assets is recognised as goodwill; any shortfall is a bargain purchase gain. PPA mechanics and valuation techniques are covered in depth in the masterclass.

How is goodwill calculated and tested under IFRS 3 and IAS 36?

Under IFRS 3, goodwill is measured as the consideration transferred plus any non-controlling interest and previously held equity interest, less the net identifiable assets acquired at fair value. Goodwill is not amortised under IFRS; instead, IAS 36 requires it to be allocated to cash-generating units and tested for impairment at least annually, comparing each unit's carrying amount with its recoverable amount. The masterclass covers goodwill recognition, impairment testing methodology and the judgements involved.

Who should attend the M&A training course?

The programme suits anyone involved in or seeking to understand M&A transactions: CFOs and finance directors, corporate development and strategy teams, financial controllers and reporting accountants handling IFRS 3 accounting, valuation professionals, auditors, lawyers and bankers, and professionals preparing for transaction-facing roles. Sessions are led by practitioners with deal experience across banking, insurance, energy and technology.

Does the course include a certificate?

Yes. Participants who complete the programme earn the Shasat Certificate in Mergers and Acquisitions, along with a certificate of completion stating the CPD/CPE training hours for continuing professional development purposes.

Where does the M&A Masterclass run?

The 2-day masterclass runs in London, Frankfurt, Zurich, New York City, Miami, Toronto, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and Johannesburg, with an online edition available globally. In-house delivery is available worldwide, and a 15% group discount applies for bookings of five or more participants. Organisations seeking deal support can also engage Shasat's Transaction Advisory Services.

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Mergers and acquisitions activity is accelerating across every major global market in 2026. As regulators, investors and boards demand greater technical rigour, professionals need stronger M&A expertise than ever before. Shasat’s M&A Masterclass is designed to help participants master the complete M&A deal lifecycle, including strategy, origination, valuation, due diligence, execution, closing and post-merger integration. Professionals with comprehensive M&A skills are increasingly becoming some of the most valuable assets within their organisations.

This Mergers & Acquisitions Training Course is a 2-day intensive masterclass. It suits anyone involved in or seeking to understand M&A transactions. The programme covers pre-deal strategy and target identification. It also covers business valuation and financial modelling. Furthermore it addresses due diligence, deal structuring and negotiation. It covers transaction financing and post-merger integration. Specifically it addresses IFRS 3 Business Combinations including goodwill recognition and purchase price allocation. It also covers IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and IAS 36 impairment testing. Participants gain the complete toolkit to execute successful M&A transactions.

Experienced M&A practitioners lead every session. They bring direct deal experience across banking, insurance, energy and technology industries. Every session uses hands-on financial modelling exercises. Instructors draw on real-world M&A case studies throughout. Furthermore every framework covers each stage of the transaction lifecycle. Participants who complete this programme earn a formally recognised Shasat Certificate in Mergers and Acquisitions. This certificate demonstrates M&A expertise to employers, clients and boards. Shasat serves leading financial institutions and corporations globally. Consequently this is the most comprehensive M&A masterclass available for finance professionals.

Organisations seeking dedicated M&A advisory support can also explore Shasat’s Transaction Advisory Services. The programme is also available as a dedicated in-house engagement. Specifically please explore the full list of scheduled programmes in cities below. Contact us to discuss upcoming dates and locations.

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