1 CPE Mergers, acquisitions, and new partnerships bring lots of risk. That’s why it’s prudent to conduct pre-deal due diligence that goes beyond just finances and operations and stay up-to-date on any new developments throughout the deal process.
Before investing your organization’s time, money, and reputation, consider how well you know the people and companies behind the investment. Are they who they say they are? Are they trustworthy, reputable, and reliable? Is there anything in their past that will affect the future?
This course covers the what why, and who of investigations; how to align your level of due diligence with your level of risk; and the three-step process for building profiles on the people and companies that affect your company’s reputation and bottom line.
Course Key Contents: Due diligence, Risk management, Background investigations, Background checks, Pre-deal risk, Pre-deal due diligence, Investigative research, Online research
Learning Objectives
- Discover what a due diligence background investigation is and what it’s not, how it’s used to minimize risk, who should conduct the investigation, so you get the best results.
- Explore the levels of due diligence background investigations and how to align with level of risk.
- Identify the three-step process for due diligence background investigations, including:
- Prepare: Know the limitations of online investigations, how to identify the warning signs in a company’s or individual’s background, and what sources will help you focus your investigation.
- Research: Discover the 5 components of the research process that provide the most useful information.
- Action: Recognize the techniques for making sense of the data and turning it into actionable information.
Last updated/reviewed: March 13, 2024
13 Reviews (37 ratings)
Reviews
Roger Magnus
(Owner at Roger Magnus Research)
Even as an experienced researcher, the subject of due diligence was fairly new to me. In this course, Marcy was a fantastic guide who broke down the involved process of conducting an investigation into very manageable pieces. Her concept explanations were clear and concise and the presentation had many helpful tips and details sprinkled throughout. I came away with a good understanding of what an investigation is, how to do it, and why it matters. Marcy also provided a very helpful glossary of terms and list of resources. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to learn more about due diligence investigations and why they are important.
Anonymous
(due diligence researcher/investigator)
As someone doing due diligence investigations for a short while now — and as someone eager to learn more techniques — I am very satisfied and please with all I learned in this course. Ms. Phelps has so much practical, actionable knowledge and wisdom to share. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to get a strong lay of the due diligence land, if you will, as Ms. Phelps shares her experience in an accessible, enjoyable and interesting way. She really spells everything out clearly and concisely, which I really appreciate. Thanks, Ms. Phelps, and I look forward to taking your related courses here next. Much gratitude to you!
Anonymous
(CPA)
I do a lot of financial due diligence, coming in at a point when my clients have already
done a lot of the earlier work or outsourced it to other providers. I like that this course
covered those earlier steps, and also that she listed potential sources of info in the
handout.
Brandon Queen
(Owner at Cornerstone Investigative Services, LLC)
I really enjoyed this course. I have just started in Private investigations and most of my cases so far are due diligence cases. This as given me a greater sense of what I need to be doing. Thank you Marcy, you are awesome and I will be taking more of your courses.
Anonymous
(Accountant)
While not directly relevant to my area of work, I found this interesting. It is also useful to know what kinds of things to watch out for in business and to remember the reason all these records are kept in the first place.
Anonymous
(Corporate)
There was a clear distinction of what due diligence is and what compliance is. There is often the confusion of both so distinguishing is really important. The steps are also helpful to fully embrace the compliance aspect.
Anonymous
(CFE/Paralegal Supervisor)
Organized, to the point; helpful slides and handouts. Love that is has specific information and sources. A great course!
Anonymous
(IT Advisory Snr. Associate)
It was a great training course. I enjoyed the trainer's detailed explanation. Everyone will gain from this training.
Anonymous
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This course provides a basic understanding of what a Due Diligence Background Investigation entails.
Gary Katz
(CPA at Gary K Katz CPA)
The course was interesting and thorough She was fun and iteresting in her presentation
Anonymous
(Owner/CEO)
Great overview of due diligence investigations, supporting material and sources.
Adel Nazeer Ahmed
(Senior Manager - Internal Audit at Gulf Bank)
Good webinar on how to minimize the risks while conducting a due diligence.
Joseph McCann
(CPA at Joseph M. McCann)
Excellent course and very professionally presented with practical insights.
Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Intermediate
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA
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Marcy PhelpsPresident, Marcy Phelps & Associates
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