Due Diligence for Acquiring a Company: Go Beyond the Balance Sheet

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Authors: David Deeds
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Abstract

Financial statements are the start, not the truth. Here's what else to scrutinize: how work actually flows, who really runs the place, what breaks most often, and whether cash flow is durable once the owner’s buffer disappears.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Corporate Finance and Governance Private Equity and Venture Capital Financial Reporting and Valuation Research

Publication details

Publication date
9 February 2026
Language
EN