Squash CPA

Buy-Side Financial Due Diligence

Buy-Side Financial Due Diligence plays a crucial role in the buying process by providing potential buyers with a comprehensive assessment of the target company’s financial health and performance. This includes analyzing financial statements, identifying potential risks and opportunities, assessing the quality of earnings, and evaluating the target company’s financial position. By conducting buy-side financial due diligence, buyers can make informed investment decisions, negotiate favorable terms, mitigate risks, and ultimately maximize the value of their investment. Overall, it helps buyers gain confidence in the target company’s financial viability and ensures a smoother and more successful acquisition process.

Service Offerings

Quality of Earnings (QoE)
Proof of Cash/Cash to Proof
Normalize Working Capital
Debt and Debt-Like Obligations Analysis
Quality of Assets Review
Capital Expenditures (Capex) Assessment
Detailed Financial Statement Review
Cash Flow Analysis
Financial Ratio Analysis
Tax Due Diligence
Review Supplier and Customer Contracts
Financial Projections Validation

Sell-Side Financial Due Diligence

Sell-Side Financial Due Diligence is when a company that wants to sell itself carefully examines its financial and operational performance to ensure everything is in order before putting itself on the market. This includes looking at financial statements, customer information, operational efficiency, market trends, and potential risks. The goal is to give potential buyers a clear picture of the company’s health and potential, helping to attract buyers, negotiate a better price, and ensure a smoother sale process overall.