FirmKey’s network partners are experts in M&A accounting services, providing specialized support, accounting, and M&A financial reporting
Comprehensive M&A Accounting Services
FirmKey’s network partners are skilled in delivering M&A accounting services that cover all aspects of merger and acquisition transactions. From merger and acquisition accounting to M&A financial reporting, they provide thorough support across the entire lifecycle of a transaction.
- M&A readiness and premarket readiness
- Sell-side and buy-side quality of earnings
- Financial due diligence
- Quality of earnings (QofE) analysis
- Quality of revenue analysis
- QofE light and red flag analysis
- Audits by qualified CPA firms
- Net working capital analysis
- Opening and closing balance sheets
- 409a valuations
- Cash to accrual conversion
- Post-transaction integration (systems integration, ERP integration, accounting software integration)
- Interim support (controller services)
- Lender reporting
- Investor reporting
- Board packages
- PE portfolio company accounting services
- Add-on and bolt-on acquisitions
- Diligence and integration
- Dataroom creation
M&A Readiness And Premarket Readiness
FirmKey’s network partners excel in preparing businesses for successful mergers and acquisitions through comprehensive M&A readiness and premarket readiness support. This includes strategic financial planning, due diligence preparation, dataroom creation, and ensuring that your financial processes, controls, and reporting are optimized for the transaction.
Pre-M&A Accounting Readiness
Pre-M&A accounting readiness involves preparing a company’s financial records and systems to withstand scrutiny during due diligence and ensure a smooth transition post-acquisition. This process focuses on accurate financial reporting, efficient processes, and minimizing risks associated with the transaction.
Due Diligence
A thorough review of financial records and systems ensures a smooth and successful due diligence process. This often includes preparing and receiving and audit.
Value Enhancement
A well-prepared financial house can help maximize the company’s value to potential buyers.
Post-Acquisition Integration
A strong accounting foundation facilitates efficient integration after acquisition and makes your business more valuable to potential acquirers.
Risk Mitigation
Identifying and addressing potential issues early helps mitigate transaction risks.
Audits and Audit Preparation
FirmKey’s CPA firm partners are highly experienced in guiding businesses through the audit process and executing audits as part of pre-M&A readiness. Preparing for and successfully completing an audit provides third-party assurance of a company’s financial health and accuracy, building confidence among potential buyers. A thorough audit can enhance credibility, support valuation expectations, and reduce transaction risks.
Audits conducted by qualified CPA firms.
Ensuring financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements) are accurate, well-documented, and audit-ready.
Reviewing revenue recognition practices, expense classifications, and identifying discrepancies before the audit process.
Strengthening internal controls to maintain data integrity and enhance financial reporting accuracy.
Coordinating effectively with auditors by providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
Reviewing and implementing any recommendations or findings from the audit to optimize readiness for the transaction process.
Due Diligence And Quality Of Earnings Analysis
FirmKey’s network partners offer due diligence accounting and quality of earnings analysis, ensuring accurate and thorough financial assessments. Our team has partnered with both sellers and buyers, because being able to articulate a business’s key earnings drivers is incredibly valuable. Whether it’s buy-side or sell-side M&A accounting, their expertise includes:
- Financial due diligence
- Sell-side and buy-side QofE analysis
- QofE light and red flag analysis
- Quality of revenue analysis
- M&A readiness
- Net working capital analysis
Specialized Accounting Solutions For Mergers And Acquisitions
FirmKey’s network partners offer transaction advisory services, deal structuring, financial valuation, and M&A tax preparation. They understand the complexities of M&A transactions and deliver tailored solutions such as:
- Internal controls for M&A transactions
- Transaction advisory for M&A
- M&A tax advisory services
- Cash flow analysis for mergers and acquisitions
- Specialized M&A accounting support for private equity firms
- Add-on and bolt-on acquisitions
- Diligence and integration
- Finance and accounting diligence
- Cap table work
- Pro forma analysis
- Restructuring accounting clean up
Post-Transaction Integration And Financial Reporting
Effective post-transaction integration is critical for M&A success. FirmKey’s network partners provide post-transaction integration and M&A financial reporting support, including:
- Systems integration
- ERP integration
- Accounting software integration
- Financial reporting compliance for M&A
- Customized financial packages for investors, lenders, and boards
- Investor reporting
- Board packages