Critically discuss how the use of creative accounting practices can affect asset-based, multiple earnings and discounted cash flow valuation techniques?

5FNCE006W International Financial Analysis Coursework Assignment (50%) 

Coursework requirement
Read the following statement and answer the question:
“Valuing a potential target company is a key stage in the takeover process.”
(Watson and Head, 2016*)

Critically discuss how the use of creative accounting practices can affect asset-based, multiple earnings and discounted cash flow valuation techniques?
* Watson, D. and Head, A. (2016), Corporate Finance Principles and Practice, Pearson, 7^th edition.

General instructions to students

• Present your coursework in an essay format.
• Statements, assertions and ideas made in coursework should be supported by citing relevant sources. Sources cited in the text should be listed at the end of the assignment in a reference list. Any material that you read but do not cite in the report should go into a separate bibliography. All referencing should be in Westminster Harvard format.
• Word limit is 2,000, excluding appendices and tables (if any).
• Minimum number of References: 5
• Submit your work electronically through the approved Blackboard

Assessment criteria
Marks will also be awarded for demonstration of critical writing skills, quality of analytical skills, research that will evidence review of theory and application of techniques. You are advised to consult relevant journal articles. Please refer to module handbook for detailed assessment criteria.

Submission arrangements:
Instructions for submission
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c) There are penalties for late submission.

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