
Insights

Backed by a Top 100 accounting firm, we will review your last five years of audited statements to ensure accuracy and verify they are from a reputable CPA. This gives investment bankers confidence in the financials before bidding on your company.
Buy Side Financial Services:
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Document current accounting practices, procedures, and internal controls to assure buyers of company value.
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Review working capital and establish benchmarks required by potential buyers.
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Examine current income tax filings records to identify potential exposure.
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Outline and review nonrecurring adjustments to EBITDA results over several years.
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Assess historical quality of earnings and cash flow for presentation to potential buyers.
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Handle conversion to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
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Review seller’s accounting methods and financial reporting practices.
Sell-Side Financial Services
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Present tax analysis and deal structuring to maximize tax benefits.
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Assist with final valuation, purchase price, deal terms, and financing sources to confirm acquisition affordability.
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Evaluate working capital and benchmarks to ensure cash requirements for the acquired company can be met.
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Review off-balance sheet commitments to assure the company’s real value.
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Normalize seller’s earnings calculations over several years to understand their effect on purchase price.
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Examine historical earnings and cash flow to ensure accuracy and determine a reasonable price for the unit for sale.
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Review the seller’s accounting methodology and current financial reporting practices to determine the accuracy of the target.
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Our team will ensure that yours is fully prepared—both operationally and mentally—before an investment banker begins their initial assessment of the necessary details to make informed decisions about your company.
RCG Advisory Provides Comprehensive Support Beyond Accounting Analysis
After completing accounting analysis for buying or selling a company, our team (lawyers, board chairpersons, former investment bankers, private investors) offers expert advice on major decisions.
For Acquisitions-
We advise on the best timing for a purchase, based on financial review and current market conditions (including government tariffs and interest rates).
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We help avoid premature hiring of investment bankers by giving a firm opinion on purchase feasibility at the desired market entry point.
For The Sale of Your Company-
We provide an opinion on the ideal time to go to market.
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We determine if there are any outstanding legal cases that need to be resolved before going to market.
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We help clients find the best investment banking group with strong experience in their market in the past. This process increases your venture’s chances of success.
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With our advisory team's experience, we'll expertly interview investment banker candidates to help you secure the best possible offer in your sale.
M&A Process
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