Program overview

Quality of Earnings Review

We organize due diligence as a detail-driven engagement with defined checkpoints, enabling clear acquisition insight efficiently.

First week activities

  • Deal team sponsorship and data alignment
  • Initial financial review
  • Diligence agenda confirmation

90 min

Deal briefing session

Core adjustments

Identified per engagement

1 risk

Quantified per major area

Review

Financial statements and data.

Normalize

Earnings with team input.

Report

Deal team review and delivery.

Delivery Process for Financial Due Diligence

Report

Clear findings and recommendations.

Identify

Risks and valuation implications.

Review

Financial statements and supporting data.

Key Clarity Signals

Findings clear

Decision support

Earnings normalized

Sustainable run-rate

We monitor adjustment magnitude and risk quantification.

Signals we monitor

  • Data reviewed
  • Earnings normalized
  • Risks identified

Clarity Progress Updates

Each phase shows growing understanding of true value.

“We now know exactly what we are buying—no surprises.”

Engagement Scope

Programs combine financial review, earnings quality analysis, and risk identification tailored to investment and corporate development teams.

  • Statement Analysis
    Detailed review of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow.
  • Earnings Normalization
    Adjustment for non-recurring and policy items.
  • Working Capital Review
    Assessment of sustainable levels.
  • Risk Register
    Quantified financial exposures.

Deliverables

Outputs enable informed bidding and negotiation.

  • Executive summary for Financial Due Diligence
  • Quality of earnings report
  • Risk identification package

Roles Benefiting Most

These positions use findings for confident decisions.

Deal Teams

Avoid post-close surprises.

Corporate Development

Negotiate informed terms.

Executives

Bid with clarity.

Investment Funds

Adjust valuation accurately.

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