Understanding the Mergers and Acquisitions Process

Davison, Barbara

ISBN 10: 0894134523 / ISBN 13: 9780894134524

Published by Institute of Internal Auditors, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding the Mergers and Acquisitions Process
• Publisher: Institute of Internal Auditors
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0894134523
• ISBN 13: 9780894134524
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Every year, thousands of organizations large and small, public and private, join forces through mergers and acquisitions hoping to accomplish together what they could not accomplish separately. Auditors can help organizations achieve the desired results of a new business strategy by playing an active "consultant role" throughout the process. This handbook teaches the basics of M&A strategies and discusses the major risks auditors need to look out for. It is intended to acquaint readers with the terms, strategies, and concepts that will enable them to sit at the table and be a player in perhaps the biggest and riskiest events to happen to their organizations. Checklists and a list of Internet sites for additional reverence are included.

About the Author

Barbara Davison, CIA, CISA, FLMI, is currently President of the Investment Training and Consulting Institute, Inc. (ITCI), located in Auburn, Kansas, which offers specialized audit training in the areas of investments, derivatives, merger & acquisitions, control self-assessment, and risk management. She has conducted training for many Fortune 500 companies, both domestically and internationally. In addition, Ms. Davison specializes in bank reserve management training, providing services to over 26 countries in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, and Africa.

Previously, Ms. Davison served as Assistant Vice President of a financial institution where she directed investments for the general account and mutual fund operations. Her responsibilities also included portfolio management of two mutual funds, which were part of a $7 billion portfolio. Prior to her seven years in investments, she spent six years as Manager of Internal Audit. She was responsible for the management of corporate audit activities, computer security, and information systems audits.

Ms. Davison is a Certified Internal Auditor, a Certified Information Systems Auditor, and a Fellow in the Life Management Institute. She has obtained her Series 7 and Series 65 from the National Association of Security Dealers (NASD). She is a member of The Institute of Internal Auditors, The Information Systems Auditor's Association, and the Life Office Management Association. She has been a Distinguished Faculty Instructor for The Institute since 1992, and recently developed four seminar courses for the organization.