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Know what you're buying,
or selling, before you sign

Financial due diligence, quality of earnings and transaction structuring, so price, terms and taxes are based on reliable numbers.

Who It's For

Who we help

Buyers

Individuals, search funds and companies acquiring a business who need to test the numbers.

Sellers

Owners preparing to sell who want clean financials and fewer surprises in diligence.

Investors and lenders

Parties who need an independent look at earnings before committing capital.

Attorneys and brokers

Deal teams who need a financial advisor on the transaction.

What's Included

What we do

Before and during the deal

  • Quality of earnings analysis
  • Financial due diligence (buy-side or sell-side)
  • Working capital analysis and targets
  • Sale-readiness review for owners planning an exit
  • Review of financial terms in the purchase agreement

Structure and closing

  • Asset vs. stock purchase tax considerations
  • Purchase price allocation
  • Earn-out and seller-note modeling
  • Accounting system migration and integration after closing
Fees: every engagement starts with a free consultation. We then confirm the scope and fee in a written engagement letter before any work begins, so there are no surprises.
How It Works

From first call to finished work

01

Free consultation

We discuss the deal, the timeline and your role in it.

02

Engagement letter

Scope, fee and confidentiality terms agreed in writing.

03

Data request

We send a tailored list of what we need, shared through your secure portal.

04

Analysis

We test earnings, working capital and key risks, and keep you updated as findings emerge.

05

Report and support

A clear written report, and support through negotiation and closing.

Questions

Common questions

What is a quality of earnings analysis?

A review of whether a company's reported earnings are accurate and sustainable, adjusting for one-time items, owner expenses and accounting choices.

Can you help before a sale is planned?

Yes. A sale-readiness review a year or two ahead often makes diligence faster and smoother.

Is everything kept confidential?

Yes. Confidentiality is covered in the engagement letter, and documents stay in your secure portal.

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