Podcast on the Impact of COVID-19 on M&A Features Tad Render
A new podcast has launched featuring Tad Render, Miller Cooper Principal and Head of the firm’s Transaction Advisory Group. In the podcast Tad discusses COVID-19 Valuations and the Effect of PPP Loans on M&A Transactions with Domenic Rinaldi of Sun Acquisitions. About the Podcast As we navigate this uncertain business environment created by COVID-19, both […]
Why Now Might Be a Good Time to Buy a Business

EBITDAC – A New Financial Metric?

By Tad N. Render, CPA, Principal The COVID-19 virus has had a profound effect on the world economy. One important consideration of the pandemic is its impact on a company’s enterprise value. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a new financial metric for measuring profitability has been created – EBITDAC (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, […]
M&As: Looking Back at 2019, Looking Forward to 2020

Close-Up on Push-Down Accounting for M&As

Change-in-control events — like merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions — don’t happen every day. If you’re currently in the market to merge with or buy a business, you might not be aware of updated financial reporting guidance that took effect in November 2014. The changes provide greater flexibility to post-M&A accounting. Pushdown accounting is optional […]
How to Make your Business Even More Valuable
Measuring Fair Value for Financial Reporting

Business assets are generally reported at the lower of cost or market value. Under this accounting principle, certain assets are reported at fair value, such as asset retirement obligations and derivatives. Fair value also comes into play in M&A transactions. That is, if one company acquires another, the buyer must allocate the purchase price of […]
Tad Render Speaks on Goals of Selling a Business

Avoid Common Slip-Ups When Selling Your Business

The Ten Commandments of Selling Your Business
Tad Render and Domenic Rinaldi The sale of your business is often a significant life event. The tips below will help you through the process and maximize the value of your business. 1. Thou Shall Understand Goals and Objectives Ask yourself what you are trying to achieve by selling your business. Is it financial security? […]