**please note this course will be re-named 'Introduction to Private Equity' from March 2012
This introductory course is specifically designed for PAs and staff working in non-financial or compliance roles within private equity an venture capital firms. The course gives participants an overview of the industry, demystifying the terminology and jargon and providing a basic awareness of key accounting concepts.
This course is eligible for 13 hours CPD accreditation
Content
- What is venture capital/private equity?
- The venture capital investment process
- What you need to know about company accounts
- Calculating cash flow
- How a venture capitalist values a company
- Financing and deal structure
- Management buy-outs
- Start ups and development capital
- Managing a venture capital business
To download the full programme for this course, click here
Target Audience
Staff working in non-financial and compliance roles who want to improve their industry knowledge.
All training courses are available to members and non-members. For a full breakdown of training course prices click here.
Duration
2 days non-residential
Testimonials
Fantastic overview that really helped my understanding of the industry
(Alexandra Howard, Vespa Capital)
A fantastic overview of the PE/VC market, the real life examples placed everything into context.
(Mary McGuirke, Capita Finance Group)
Fantastic course! Heather teaches and explains in a highly intelligent and patient manner and nothing is pitched too high or low.
(Clair Morris, Abingworth LLP)
Heather Lightbody
Heather Lightbody specialises in training with a focus on private equity, valuation and M&A. She has both a professional and personal interest in private equity, analysing VC purchases and exits and their impact on the broader corporate finance market. Heather worked with Esso Petroleum for five years in a range of finance functions. After completing an MBA at London Business School in 1985 Heather was an M&A consultant for five years. She worked for Yamaichi International for seven years in M&A, Eastern Europe coverage, debt and equity capital markets, and was appointed Executive Director in 1994. Heather joined DC Gardner Training in 1998 and was Managing Director from 1999 to 2004.
