Due diligence firms vs accountants

by a searcher from University of Virginia-Darden - Darden School of Business

2 years ago

All,

I am working on getting due diligence team members in place so when I get a company under LOI we can roll right into the quality of earnings analysis.  What are your thoughts on standard accounting firms vs due diligence specific firms?  Yes I know they are all accountants.  Any firms with particularly good reputations out there?

Thanks.

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searcher from Loyola University of Chicago

Going with a large accounting firm with excellent DD personnel may be best, since you don't need to bounce between the two firms. Same goes for your lawyers: one large firm encompassing several areas, including due diligence

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searcher from Western University

Sorry - very late to this post, but in the event you require further DD assistance - MNP is a great resource for mid-market deals

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