Financial Due Diligence – Why It’s Important to Prepare for the Sale of Your Company

Preparing your business for sale is critical for success. Patrick O’Connell works with buyers during a transaction to perform financial due diligence (FDD). He joins M&A Talk to explain the FDD process and give advice to sellers on how best to prepare their company for sale from a financial perspective. He discusses the issues that come up during diligence, who is involved in the process, and the biggest mistakes sellers make, and gives perspective on what a buyer looks at during financial due diligence. View the complete show notes for this episode. Learn More: Tips on Preparing Your Business for Sale 3 Simple Things to Look for When Hiring a CPA M&A Due Diligence | Checklist & Overview Preparing Financial Statements When Selling a Business Additional Resources: Download a free PDF copy of The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business. Purchase your copy now of A Beginner’s Guide to Business Valuation | The Exit Strategy Handbook | Closing the Deal | Acquired Planning to sell your business? Schedule a free consultation today. To suggest guests, topics, or questions for future podcast episodes, contact Morgan & Westfield. Contact Morgan & Westfield to request a free copy of Jacob Orosz's latest book, Food and Beverage M&A: An Insider's Guide to Selling a Food or Beverage Business. Listen to Other Episodes:  Everything Sellers Need to Know About Financial Due Diligence  Quality of Earnings in M&A Explained in 30 Minutes  An Introduction to Financial Due Diligence for Sellers