FDD Bootcamp – Chicago

Chicago, IL  | July 13 – July 17, 2026 | 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Central

FDD Bootcamp - Chicago

“This was the best course ever! Extremely valuable information and delivered in an effective manner. The analogies and real-life examples truly helped in understanding complex concepts. I feel like what I learned here is actually something I can use on the job. The instructor’s enthusiasm and expertise was evident throughout the training. Thank you!” – Big 4 FDD Associate

Duration:~ 4.5 days

CPE Credits:40.5

Experience Level:Emerging M&A Pros

What I will learn?

About The Course

Build a powerful FDD foundation—combine M&A Bootcamp’s big-picture deal insights with FDD Fundamentals’ hands-on financial analysis skills for a complete, practical approach to financial due diligence.

Course Curriculum

M&A Bootcamp provides 360-degree view of the overall M&A process, so you can anticipate next steps and be more effective managing the deal process. 
FDD Analytics includes individual & group work in Excel, performing common FDD analyses / databook creation. It covers a conceptual review of certain starting point analyses, such as processing, mapping, and trending trial balances; reconciling and cleaning data; and cash proofs. Using mini-case studies exposing participants to a variety of industries and businesses, the course provides learners with hands-on reps on core analyses, including quality of earnings / EBITDA adjustments, NWC analysis, and identifying debt and debt-like items. Other common financial diligence analyses are also covered
FDD Process includes a comprehensive introduction and review to the workflows, processes, timelines, best practices, and tips concerning the typical transaction process and steps through the lens of FDD professionals, covering both buy side and sell side engagement considerations.

M&A Professions

CPE Credits

  • Last Updated                                     November 2024
  • CPE Credit                                          40.5
  • Field of Study                                     Finance (33.0 CPE) / Management Services (4 CPE) / Personal                                                                Development (2.5 CPE) / Communications &                                                                                              Marketing (1.0 CPE) 
  • Instructional Delivery Method        Group Live
  • Knowledge Level                               Basic
  • Prerequisites                                     None
  • Advanced Preparation                     None

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Private Equity Primer is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org      

FDD Course in Chicago. Master the essentials of Financial Due Diligence.

$5,625

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Private Equity Primer is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: NASBAregistry.org

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