
Global due diligence is an essential part of any corporate transaction. It helps clients understand the nature and activities of the people they’re dealing with. It also helps them meet legal obligations. During this intermediate to advanced course, participants will investigate sources of information, acquire global resources for consolidating multiple country searches and learn fraud indicators and investigative techniques. This class can benefit any corporate executive involved in an international merger, acquisition, or transaction.
Various factors play a role in conducting global due diligence. First, founders and senior executives should own a large percentage of the company’s shares. Management must hold a stake in the company’s stock performance, but low ownership of shares is a red flag. In addition to shareholders, investors should look at the consolidated balance sheet, which shows the company’s assets and liabilities. In addition, a consolidated balance sheet will show whether the business is in debt …