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? […]
Principal Tad Render Podcasts for M&A Unplugged
Miller Cooper Principal and Director of M&A Services, Tad Render participated in the ongoing M&A Unplugged Services. He spoke on The Power of Preparation.
Put a QOE Report to Work for You
An independent quality of earnings (QOE) report can be a valuable tool in mergers and acquisitions. It’s important for both buyers and sellers to look beyond the quantitative information provided by the selling company’s financial statements. Quality Matters There’s a lack of guidance from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) regarding scope and […]
M&A due diligence: Don’t accept financial statements at face value
The M&A market was hot last year, and that momentum is expected to continue in 2019. Before acquiring another business, however, it’s important to do your homework. Conducting comprehensive due diligence can be a daunting task, especially if you’ve never negotiated a deal before. So, consider seeking input from an experienced accounting professional. Reviewing historical […]
