Financial Due Diligence: What It Examines Before a Deal
Financial due diligence examines earnings quality, working capital, net debt, and tax exposure before a deal closes. Here is what buyers need to know.
Private Equity
Sell-Side Readiness: Preparing Your Company to Sell
Sell side readiness means preparing your financials, operations, and tax structure before going to market. Here is how to do it right.
Earnouts in M&A: How They Work and How They Are Valued
Learn how earnouts work in M&A deals, how contingent consideration is valued and accounted for under ASC 805, and key tax rules for buyers and sellers.
Private Equity Audit: Fund Requirements and Prep
Do private equity funds need audits? Learn the SEC, GAAP, and PCAOB requirements for a private equity audit and how to prepare your fund.
Net Working Capital Adjustment in M&A: How the Peg Works
How does a net working capital adjustment work in M&A? Learn how the working capital peg is set, what's included, and how the post-closing true-up moves the price.
OBBBA Tax Changes for Private Equity Deals: What You Need to Know
How do OBBBA tax changes affect private equity deals? Learn the key provisions on bonus depreciation, interest deductions, R&D, and carried interest.
Quality of Earnings Reports Explained
A quality of earnings report evaluates whether a business's earnings are real, recurring, and sustainable. Learn what's included and when you need one.
Quality of Earnings Due Diligence: Buy-Side vs. Sell-Side QoE
Quality of earnings due diligence looks different depending on which side of the table you sit. Here's how buy-side and sell-side QoE reports differ and when each applies.