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Course # 20494
Be Your Own Boss: 5 Tips for Successfully Buying an Audiology Practice

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Preview Exam

CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; IHS/1.0

Course Abstract

This presentation examines 5 key tips to successfully buying a practice for the first-time buyer. It takes them through the initial assessment of determining whether to buy or start a practice from scratch, all the way through dissecting the key metrics that can't be found on a financial statement.

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam
  • After this course learners will be able to describe the pros and cons of buying a practice v. starting one from scratch
  • After this course learners will be able to list the key warning signs to look out for when evaluating a practice for sale
  • After this course learners will be able to explain the key roles played by everyone involved in the buying process

Time-ordered Agenda

0-5 Minutes Introduction
5-20 Minutes Tip #1
20-30 Minutes Tip #2
30-40 Minutes Tip #3
40-50 Minutes Tip #4
50-55 Minutes Tip #5
55-60 Minutes Summary, Q & A, Further Resources

Average Rating (52 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments
Review by: Member on April 9, 2013
Needed more information regarding opening a new office. Thought this information was included. Will look for another article on this topic.
Review by: Member on April 8, 2013
The course gave good information
Review by: Member on March 23, 2013
Everything
Review by: Member on March 21, 2013
relevant info
Review by: Member on December 31, 2012
Business practices that should be used.
Review by: Member on December 28, 2012
Good information for those in private practice.
Review by: Member on November 27, 2012
I am exploringthe sale of my practice. Information invaluable
Review by: Member on October 14, 2012
Basic information re: buying or starting a practice was provided

Course Information

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Course Presenter

craig a castelli

Craig A. Castelli, LLC

Managing Director, Bridge Ventures

Craig A. Castelli is the Managing Director of Bridge Ventures, LLC, and founder of its Chicago office.  He has 8 years of audiology industry experience and has worked with hundreds of private practices.  Bridge Ventures is a middle market merger and acquisition firm specializing in assisting privately held businesses with revenues ranging from $500 thousand to $50 million.  They provide acquisition support, business valuations, and strategic advisory to healthcare practices throughout the United States.  Craig A. Castelli is the Managing Director of Bridge Ventures, LLC

Disclosure: Craig A. Castelli is the Managing Director of Bridge Ventures, LLC

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; IHS/1.0

Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.

Please Note: The CEU exam and course evaluation must be completed within 30 days of course registration.

Event participation is free, but you must be a CEU Total Access member to complete the exam and earn the continuing education credit.

American Academy of Audiology

Audiology Online is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 0.1 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.

Australian College of Audiology

AudiologyOnline courses are approved for Continuing Education Points by the Australian College of Audiology. Automatic ACAud Approval Number 20000. This course is offered for 1 CEP.

British Academy of Audiology

This course has been accredited with 1 CPD point/s by the British Academy of Audiology.

Canadian Academy of Audiology

The Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) supports and assists its members in the attainment of continuing education towards an individual professional development plan as required by their Provincial Regulatory Colleges and Provincial Associations. Audiology Online is an approved provider of educational activities for CAA members. Each hour of activity may be counted as one Continuous Learning Activity Credit (or equivalent) as allowed by the applicable regulatory college or association.

International Hearing Society

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