3 Different type of QoE providers

Every Quality of Earnings provider follows 1 of 3 philosophies: The Confirmatory QoE Provider These firms make sure the numbers tie out and don’t raise many issues unless something is materially wrong. Most are CPA firms that also want the bookkeeping, tax, or advisory work after close are Confirmatory QoE providers. Warning: any QoE provider who is paid more if the deal closes usually falls under this category. The Chop Shops These QoE providers are hired to push the purchase price down at all costs. Every deal somehow ends with lower EBITDA, questionable add-backs, and a recommendation that the buyer renegotiate. Their job is making sure the buyer “doesn’t overpay.” Warning: Private Equity tends to hire these guys when buying. The Reasonable Provider This is where the best providers are. Every adjustment is defendable, tied directly to the P&L, supported by documentation, and reasonable enough to survive scrutiny from both sides. That’s the philosophy we follow at QoE Prep. The goal of QoE isn't to kill deals or rubber-stamp bad numbers. The goal is to have a credible QoE report. The best transactions happen when both sides trust the financials. If you are Lawyer, Broker, Investment banker and what a better outcome for your client. Email me. 55 Deals in the last 12 months. redacted