I will analyze small business acquisitions and identify financial red flags
Business Acquisition Due Diligence and Financial Analysis
About this Gig
Planning to acquire a small business? I will analyze the financials, assess the quality of earnings, and identify financial red flags that could affect the value, profitability, and risk of your potential acquisition.
My acquisition analysis helps buyers understand what they are really purchasing before committing capital.
What I can analyze:
- Profit & loss statements
- Balance sheets and cash flow
- Revenue and expense trends
- EBITDA / SDE normalization
- Quality of Earnings (QOE)
- Working capital
- Debt and liabilities
- Owner add-backs
- Financial projections
- Business valuation indicators
- Unusual transactions and inconsistencies
- Financial red flags and acquisition risks
You will receive a clear, structured financial due diligence report highlighting key findings, potential risks, areas requiring further investigation, and important questions to raise with the seller.
Make smarter acquisition decisions with data-driven financial analysis.
Please message me before ordering so I can review your requirements and determine the appropriate scope.
Reporting frequency:
Monthly
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Quarterly
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Annually
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Ad-hoc
Target country:
United States
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FAQ
What does your small business acquisition analysis include?
I review available financial statements and supporting information to identify trends, inconsistencies, unusual items, profitability concerns, and potential financial red flags.
Can you identify financial red flags before an acquisition?
Yes. I can examine revenue, expenses, EBITDA/SDE, cash flow, liabilities, add-backs, working capital, and other financial information for potential red flags.
Do you provide financial due diligence for acquisitions?
Yes. I provide structured financial due diligence designed to help buyers better understand the financial condition and risks of a target business.
Can you analyze Quality of Earnings (QOE)?
Yes. I can review earnings quality, normalization adjustments, owner add-backs, recurring versus non-recurring items, and other factors affecting sustainable earnings.
Can you review a business before I make an offer?
Yes. An acquisition analysis can help you identify areas that may require clarification or further investigation before negotiating or proceeding with a purchase.
What files do you need?
Ideally, provide the target company's P&L statements, balance sheets, cash-flow statements, tax returns, seller's financial summary, projections, and any other acquisition documents available.
Will you provide a written report?
Yes. Depending on the selected package, you can receive a professional report summarizing the financial analysis, findings, red flags, and areas requiring attention.

