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Valuation Insights: The Red Flags of Fraud

February 16, 2016 FraudValuation

Business valuations often uncover questions about the choices made by business owners. Unfortunately, sometimes the questions lead to a determination of financial statement fraud. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Report to the Nations on Occupational. Read More >>

Scrupulous Due Diligence Bolsters the Buyer’s Advantage

As seen in Crain’s Cleveland Business Issued the week of January 18, 2016 The current M&A market remains a “seller’s market,” both in terms of economics (purchase price multiples), as well as the structure of key deal terms. The. Read More >>

Business Exit Readiness – Are You Ready?

For owners who are considering a future transaction of their business, it is important to know that your “exit readiness” today is essential to have a successful transfer that maximizes value in the deal when you’re ready. From our. Read More >>

What Did the Analyst Know — and When Did He Know It?

December 9, 2015 Valuation

A business valuation is an assessment of a company at a specific point in time. It reflects the circumstances and prospects of the company at a certain date. So what happens when those circumstances change, either for the better. Read More >>

Understanding Working Capital Impact on M&A Deals

Crain’s Cleveland BusinessIssued the week of Sunday, January 18, 2015 By Mark B. Bober The way working capital is structured in any M&A deal can be an important consideration in the economics of the agreement.  A typical deal is. Read More >>