Course detail

Rating and Valuation

FP-FropPAcad. year: 2020/2021

The course focuses on the following topics:
• Rating and its legal treatment, trends in development
• Methods for determining the value of an enterprise
• Strategic analysis for the purpose of assessment of the value of the enterprise
• Identification of value generators
• Practical application of the revenue method for valuing enterprises

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Knowledge: Students can describe the regulation of ratings, procedures for determining the value of an enterprise as well as current problems associated with the use of ratings. They know the conditions for the use of methods for determining the value of an enterprise as well as their limits.
Skills: On the basis of strategic analyses, including financial analyses, students can quantify value generators and determine a preliminary valuation of an enterprise. They can recommend an appropriate method for determining the value of an enterprise and in a simplified manner determine the value of an enterprise. They are able to discuss the conditions for the applicability of the valuation determined.
Abilities: Students are able to apply methods leading to determining the value of an enterprise, determine the value of an enterprise, and also identify the factors that increase the value of an enterprise as well as those that threaten it. They are able to model the impacts of strategic decisions on the value of an enterprise.

Prerequisites

A knowledge of methods of financial planning, models for determining the cost of capital and time series analysis methods and their use in predicting future sales are required for the study of this course. A knowledge of work with MS Excel at a higher level and an ability to find relevant data are expected.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course contains lectures that explain the basic principles, problems and methodology of the discipline. The seminars especially promote the practical knowledge of the subject presented in the lectures.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Students will be assessed on the basis of an independent piece of work focussed on valuing an enterprise and its defence, including verification of theoretical knowledge (two questions). In the resulting assessment of the course the assessment of the independent piece of work has a 50% share, in which work is acceptable that fulfils the requirements to a level of at least 50%.

Course curriculum

1. Investment and business rating. Models of determining the solvency of a company.
2. Credit Rating agencies. Methodological approach to determining the rating.
3. Definition the value of a company, reasons for valuation.
4. Methods of determining the value of a company.
5. Strategic analysis for determining the value of a company.
6. Financial plan for determining the value of a company.
7. Discount rate for determining the value of a company.
8. EVA model.
9. Valuation of specific businesses
10. Valutation of concern.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The main objective of the course is to present students with approaches to the creation of default models (scoring models), the importance of ratings and how they are regulated and the procedure for creating investment ratings. To acquaint students with current procedures for determining the value of an enterprise. The course is also focussed on the strategic analysis of an enterprise, especially from the perspective of seeking bearers (generators) of value, on methods for creating financial plans and the creation of computer models and the application of methods for determining the value of an enterprise.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Control of results of independent work on assigned tasks.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

DAMODARAN, A. Damodaran on valuation: security analysis for investment and corporate finance. 2 Ed. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons. 2006. ISBN 0-471-75121-9 (EN)
DAMODARAN, A. Investment valuation: tools and techniques for determining the value of any asset. 2 Ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons. 2002. ISBN 0471414883 (EN)
McKINSEY & COMPANY, KOLLER, T., GOEDHART, M., WESSELS, D. (2005) Measuring and Managing th Value of Companies. 4th Editon (University Edition). New Jersey: Wiley. 742 p. ISBN 978-0-471-70221-4. (EN)
MAŘÍK, M. a kol. Metody oceňování podniku:proces ocenění,základní metody a postupy.2011, 494 s.. Praha: Ekopress, ISBN 978-8086929-67-5. (CS)
MAŘÍK, M. a kol. Metody oceňování podniku pro pokročilé: hlubší pohled na vybrané problémy. Praha: Ekopress, 2011. 548 s. ISBN 978-80-86929-80-4 (CS)
MAŘÍKOVÁ, P. a MAŘÍK, M. Diskontní míra pro výnosové oceňování podniku. 1. vyd. Praha: VŠE a IOM, 2007. ISBN 978-80-245-1242-6 (CS)
MAŘÍK, M. a MAŘÍKOVÁ, P. Moderní metody hodnocení výkonnosti a oceňování podniku. 2. přepr. a rozš. vyd., Praha: Ekopress. 492 s. ISBN 978-80-86929-32-3. (CS)
JUREČKA, J. Oceňování ochranné známky jako součásti nehmotného majetku. 2. přepr. vyd. Praha: VŠE a IOM, 2007. ISBN 978-80-245-1303-4 (CS)
ŠANTRŮČEK, J. Pohledávky, jejich cese a hodnota. 2. aktualizované vyd. Praha: Oeconomia, 2005. ISBN 80-245-0873-7 (CS)
VINŠ, P. a LIŠKA, V. Rating. Praha: C.H.Beck, 2005. ISBN 80-7179-807-X. (CS)

Recommended reading

MAŘÍK, M. a kol. Metody oceňování podniku:proces ocenění,základní metody a postupy.2011, 494 s.. Praha: Ekopress, ISBN 978-8086929-67-5. (CS)
ŠANTRŮČEK, J. Pohledávky, jejich cese a hodnota. 2. aktualizované vyd. Praha: Oeconomia, 2005. ISBN 80-245-0873-7 (CS)

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Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MGR-UFRP Master's, 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme MGR Master's

    branch MGR-UFRP-D , 2. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

20 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Investment and business rating. Rating companies.
2. Models of determining the solvency of a company. Methods of determining the value of a company.
3. Methodological approach to determining the rating and value of a company.
4. Strategic analysis for determining the value of a company.
5. Financial plan for determining the value of a company.
6. Discount rate for determining the value of a company.

Exercise

20 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

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