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Introduction to the course
This KC Academy Initial Public Offering (IPO) training course is designed to develop the essential skills necessary to enable you to understand how to support your company in seeking capital for its growth by selling part of its shares to the public.
This is an intensive and highly practical training course qualifying you to become proficient in the IPO process. It will help you to be an expert in the requested operation in IPO’s arrangement, management, pricing and distribution.
This training course also covers several topics regarding the selection of an investment bank, that called underwriter, to facilitate the process. Underwriter helps determine the appropriate type of securities to be issued, the right pricing, as well as the most favorable timing for the Initial Public Offering (IPO). By the end of this training course, you will be ready to plan out your action plan for an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
Course details
By the end of this training course, you will be able to:
- Learn the concept of an initial public offering
- Be able to develop a plan to execute a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO)
- Understand the advantages & disadvantages of an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for a company and entrepreneur
- Have the essential skills to select the various parties involved
- Do proficient the due diligence process
- Enhance the operation of the book making and pricing decisions
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of the auditors
- Understand the requirements of the timing, legal, accounting and reporting system to get a company in shape
Participants to this Initial Public Offering (IPO) training course will receive an overview of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) process from conception to closing the offering. The training methodology includes case studies, group live instruction, presentation and discussion of worked examples, group discussion and interactive participation is encouraged.
This training course is of direct relevance to Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and as a result the organizations will benefit greatly from their employee’s participation. The organization will gain from:
- More effective support for Initial Public Offering (IPO) team
- Greater relevance and reliability of analyzing the regulatory bodies involved in a public offering and supporting the Initial Public Offering (IPO) team in dealing with various regulators
- More strategic thinking and focus on performance
- More effective use of developing successful Initial Public Offering (IPO)
- Preparation of staff for increased responsibility
This training course will be of personal benefit to delegates by providing you with:
- A better understanding of the context and importance of the Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
- Greater awareness of industry practices, problems and solutions
- Increased understanding and assurance to complete tasks successfully
- Increased self-confidence and motivation at work
- Greater job satisfaction in providing quality support to management
- Greater ability to supervise, develop and motivate colleagues
This IPO training course is designed to deliver the knowledge and skills, providing details of the latest policies and procedures to:
- Professionals in all functions
- Entrepreneurs, Investment and Commercial Bankers
- Investment and Analysts
- Lawyers and Accountants
- Brokerages and Advisers
- Treasury Managers
- Auditors
- Credit Managers
Daily Agenda
DAY 1:
Overview of Initial Public Offering (IPO) Process
- Definition of Initial Public Offering (IPO)
- What are the reasons for “Going Public’?
- The Parties Involved
- Your Company
- Investment Banks
- External Auditors
- Lawyers
- Investor / Public Relations
- The Factors to be Needed Before Applying for an Initial Public Offering (IPO)
- Advantages & Disadvantages of Going Public
- Skills Required to Work on an Initial Public Offering (IPO)
DAY 2 :
Regulators & Market requirement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Core Requirements
- Financial Positions
- Stability of Business
- Profit Record
- Minimum Expected Market Capital
- Public Float
- Market and Investor Requirements
- Accounting Methods
- Valuation of the Company
- Governance / Responsibilities of the Board
DAY 3 :
Preparing for the Initial Public Offering (IPO)
- Procedures to Change to a Public Structure
- Factors Triggering the Timing of Going Public
- The Initial Public Offering (IPO) Team
- Initial Public Offering (IPO) Costing
- The Investor Prospective
- Due Diligence Process
DAY 4:
Initial Public Offering (IPO) Process
- Investment Bank Selection
- Registration the Initial Public Offering (IPO)
- Regulation Fillings
- The Underwriting Structure
- Pricing & Underwriting
- Methods of Flotation
DAY 5:
On-going Obligations & Closing for Initial Public Offering (IPO)
- Road Show
- PDMRs and Close Periods
- Disclosure of Price-sensitive Information
- Disclosure of Dealings and Shareholdings
- Internal Audit and Risk Management
- Metrics for Judging a Successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) Process
Frequently Asked Questions
There are no prerequisites. Our courses are open to students of all backgrounds who are 18 years of age and older. All courses are conducted in English. Video lectures include English subtitles and the option to slow-down, pause, or replay lectures for better retention. Discussion boards are a critical component of each of our courses; therefore, we suggest students have a conversational knowledge of English when pursuing a Certificate of Completion. For any of the art writing courses, students need to be 100% proficient in written English.
You should have an up-to-date web browser such as: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Internet Explorer. For more detailed information, please see the guides for supported browsers and basic computer specifications. Our Online Courses can be accessed on a mobile or tablet device, although we strongly encourage you to have access to a desktop or laptop computer and reliable internet connection for certain course components. Former students have told us it is easiest to read discussion threads and complete written assignments on a laptop or desktop computer.
Registration is available on our website. Just follow these simple steps: Click the “Apply Now” button in the top right corner of your screen. Select “Online Courses.” Choose your course(s). You will be asked for basic contact information and your credit card payment. We require full payment at the time of registration and all tuition is billed in US dollars. Be sure to check with your bank or credit card company, as your financial institution may charge a foreign transaction fee.
Our classes are kept small, at no more than 30 students, to better facilitate and encourage personalized interaction with the instructor and fellow participants. Your classmates come from all over the globe and contribute their global perspectives and experience. Some are currently working within the arts while others are just beginning. All classmates share in their passion for the art world.
It is recommended that you begin your course promptly. If you do need to start the course a few days late, contact your instructor as soon as possible after the course has opened to discuss your options. Registration closes on the Friday after the course begins.
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