Acquisition Due Diligence: How Sponsors Should Conduct an Income Statement Review + Live Q&A
August 04, 2025
by a professional from James Madison University in Washington, DC, USA
A thorough income statement review is one of the most critical steps in financial due diligence. Whether you’re a sponsor evaluating a deal or an independent buyer looking to mitigate risk, understanding how to dissect revenue, cost structures, and margins can make or break your acquisition strategy.
August 7, 2025
⏰ 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/###-###-#### /WN_V-XTqKZLQ0um9NyBHvF6rw
Join us for this live webinar where we’ll break down the essentials of reviewing an income statement during an M&A transaction and share best practices to identify red flags, validate earnings, and avoid costly mistakes.
What You’ll Learn
Key Components of an Income Statement: Revenue, COGS, operating expenses, and net income.
Identifying Red Flags: Common issues that derail deals (e.g., revenue manipulation, one-time expenses).
Normalizing Earnings: Adjustments for EBITDA and quality of earnings analysis.
Trend Analysis: How to evaluate seasonality, growth patterns, and sustainability of earnings.
Best Practices for Sponsors: Tips for managing the review process efficiently.
Live Q&A: Get answers to your questions from our experts.
This Session is a part of the 2025 Business Acquisition Webinar Series. Hosted by Patrick of O'Connell Advisory Group
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