Financial and Operational Due Diligence is an examination of a business that is the target of future investments, its primary objective being to determine whether the actual status of a company is consistent with their declared status.(*)
A planned, focused approach to Due Diligence identifies potential deal breakers, value drivers and other areas of specific client interest.
Financial Accounting Due Diligence services may include:
· Assess quality of earnings, including identifying overly aggressive accounting policies
· Analyze cash flows (e.g., working capital changes, capital expenditures, etc.)
· Review on and off balance sheet assets and liabilities
· Identify key business drivers, trends in profitability and significant concentrations of risk
· Evaluate management’s forecast
· Conduct comprehensive discussions with management and their advisors
· Perform both buy-side and sell-side due diligence
Operational Due Diligence services may include:
· Business Plan Review
· Strategic Analysis
· Management Team Leadership Assessment
· Customer Relationship Management
· Performance Improvement Opportunities
· Growth Capabilities Assessment
· Real Estate Advisory
(*) Note: Legal Due Diligence should also be conducted by a qualified, experienced attorney. |