The process of completing an M&A today is far more efficient than ever before, namely due to the tech boom and rise of the internet over the past quarter-century. Previous generations of M&A transactions would involve reams and reams of documentation, which could easily compromise security, not to mention the nightmare of trying to keep…
The business world is constantly making deals, and, of course, all of those transactions have multiple moving parts. Financial and legal details and documents must pass through intense scrutiny; facts and figures must be checked and all parties involved in the process must be able to agree on the final terms. Being able to…
The working capital ratio is one of the most basic measures of a company’s liquidity, or, in other words, a company’s ability to meet its short-term financial obligations. The ratio is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities (it is sometimes referred to as the current ratio). If you are considering…
Moving on up, or more commonly phrased as “taking your business to the next level,” is the intention of virtually every company, startup or entrepreneur’s dream. While going it alone or bootstrapping may be the goal of many, in more instances than not help is required from outsiders. Running any kind of business takes loads…
When a company sells a fixed asset, such as a piece of equipment, the accounting records need to properly track the sale, otherwise known as disposal, of that asset. These transactions are often crucial for the overall health of the business, especially if a company is attempting to tee itself up for a merger or…
The practice of combining (or merging) two different companies certainly sounds easy enough in theory; however, in virtually every instance there is much more to the transaction than is visible on the surface. Every occurrence of a merger and acquisition (commonly abbreviated as M&A) has its own unique nuances, and their success depends on a…
A virtual data room is essential for modern mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. Because the data room serves as a secure, online repository for document storage and sharing, it is imperative for transactions involving dozens of individuals performing due diligence with hundreds of documents. Physical Data Room vs. Virtual Data Room Physical Data Room…
Is your enterprise dreading the creation and distribution of your corporate annual report? Much like paying corporate taxes, financial reports remain a necessary evil in today’s business world. Yet, with the right tools and a streamlined financial reporting process, your corporate annual report can be a useful tool for: Securing funding Gaining public favor and…
Companies and organizations use due diligence reports for a variety of reasons. A due diligence report is a comprehensive exploration and explanation of a property, a company’s financial records, or a company’s overall standing in the marketplace. It can help determine a company’s valuation and enable investors, business partners and other stakeholders to make educated…
When entering into an accretive acquisition, it’s important to look at the numbers to determine if the merger or acquisition you’re involved in is going to work out financially for your company. Knowledge of how to calculate earnings per share (commonly abbreviated as EPS) and how that plays into the merger of two companies is…