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Article - 06/07/2023
IT Must Have a Seat at the Due Diligence Table
In the due diligence phase leading to a business combination, IT represents a key area that stands alongside finance, operations, and human resources in its importance to the success of a transaction.
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Video - 05/25/2023
The Importance of GAAP Financial Statements
GAAP financial statements can help streamline the due diligence process for buyers and sellers of businesses. How so? Check out the next episode with Kimberly Wood, CPA, CEPA.
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Article - 05/23/2023
Avoiding IRS Challenges with Business Owner Compensation
Operating a family-owned or closely held business requires owners to make decisions with significant tax consequences.
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Article - 05/16/2023
Don't Be Fooled: Employee Retention Credit Scams
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a valuable tax credit provided by the U.S. government to offer financial assistance to businesses that were negatively impacted by the pandemic.
View hereArticle - 04/26/2023
Cyber Roundup – April 2023
It is clear that cybercrime will continue to increase, losses will mount and the tactics used by cyber criminals will rotate and evolve. What remains consistent, however, is the need for awareness and vigilance in defending against the cyber threat.
View hereArticle - 04/24/2023
Private Equity Must Focus on Cybersecurity Defenses
Private Equity (PE) firms are taking notice of the increasing number of queries from investors and new or proposed regulations from the Securities and Exchange Commission on cybersecurity risks.
View hereArticle - 04/18/2023
EBITDA – What it Does and Doesn’t Contribute to Due Diligence
As a metric indicating the financial health of a company, EBITDA – Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization – is heavily relied upon by buyers in the merger and acquisition process.
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Primary Considerations When Determining Taxability For An M&A Transaction
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3 Steps to Maximize the Value of Your Business
If you’re about dive into a Quality of Earnings, there are steps you can take to maximize the value and have a smooth process.
View hereArticle - 03/22/2023
Protecting Your Business from Cyber Fraud During a Financial Crisis
The recent events that have rocked the banking industry on Friday with the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank have caused anxiety and uncertainty for a number of businesses and their clients across the globe.
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