Acquisition Due Diligence: How Sponsors Should Conduct an Income Statement Review + Live Q&A

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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 Connect with Patrick O'Connell: http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=patrick-o-connell-3b235177 About O'Connell Advisory Group: https://oconnelladvisorygroup.com/
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