Master Valuation Methods That Actually Work
Financial markets don't wait for theory. Our courses focus on practical valuation techniques that analysts use every day in the Australian market. We've spent years working with companies across different sectors, and that experience shapes everything we teach.
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Three Approaches We Focus On
Most valuation courses try to cover everything. We don't. Instead, we concentrate on the methods that come up most often in real analyst work.
Discounted Cash Flow
DCF models get complicated fast. We break down how to build terminal values, adjust discount rates for Australian market conditions, and spot when your assumptions are too optimistic. You'll work through examples from mining, retail, and tech sectors.
Comparable Analysis
Finding the right comparables matters more than people realize. We show you how to adjust multiples for different capital structures, growth rates, and market positions. The course includes case studies from ASX-listed companies.
Precedent Transactions
Transaction multiples tell a different story than trading multiples. You'll learn how to account for control premiums, synergies, and deal-specific factors. We use actual M&A transactions from 2024 and early 2025.
Why We Built This Differently
A few years back, I was training junior analysts at a mid-sized advisory firm. They'd come in with degrees and certifications, but they couldn't build a working model without guidance. That gap between academic knowledge and practical skill was frustrating for everyone.
So we designed these courses around actual work scenarios. You'll build models from scratch, not fill in templates. You'll make judgment calls about assumptions and defend them. And you'll see what happens when those assumptions turn out to be wrong.
Our September 2025 intake includes weekly sessions with practicing analysts who share what they're working on. Sometimes those conversations matter more than the formal curriculum.
The Australian market has its quirks. Resource companies dominate the ASX in ways that don't happen elsewhere. That affects how we think about valuations, what multiples make sense, and how we adjust for cyclicality.
What You'll Actually Learn
These aren't theoretical exercises. Every module connects to real analyst work, with examples from companies you can look up and verify.
Model Construction
Build three-statement models that link properly, handle circular references in debt schedules, and incorporate Australian tax considerations. You'll also learn to spot errors quickly and structure models that other analysts can follow.
Sector-Specific Factors
Resource companies need different approaches than retail businesses or tech startups. We cover the adjustments that matter for each sector, including how to handle exploration expenses, inventory cycles, and platform valuations.
What Past Participants Say
Feedback from analysts who've completed our programs
Vera Holbrook
Equity Research Analyst
The DCF module changed how I think about terminal values. I was using industry averages without really understanding what they implied. Now I can explain every assumption in my models, which matters when you're presenting to portfolio managers.
Marcus Flynn
Corporate Finance Associate
I appreciated the focus on Australian market specifics. The mining sector examples were particularly relevant since that's where I spend most of my time. The comparable analysis section helped me understand when multiples are misleading.
How to Get Started
Our next comprehensive program begins in September 2025. Classes run for twelve weeks with additional project work extending into November.
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Secure your spot for the autumn program and receive access to preparatory materials in August.