Quality of Earnings in M&A Explained in 30 Minutes

What is a quality of earnings (Q of E) report? How can it help sellers and buyers in M&A transactions? Nicholas Spezio returns to M&A Talk to discuss the importance of the Q of E report. From an overview of the process to the difference between an audit and a Q of E, Nicholas covers how a Q of E can ensure that both parties are prepared for the diligence process by flushing out potential issues early enough in the transaction to be able to deal with the issues rather than losing the deal. View the complete show notes for this episode. Learn More:  M&A Due Diligence | Checklist & Overview M&A Due Diligence Preparation EBITDA | Definition, Formula & Example – A Complete Guide 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 7 Critical Issues Related to Quality of Earnings Avoiding Pitfalls in Financial Due Diligence When Selling a Business