Messy numbers
December 08, 2025
by a professional in New York, NY, USA
Most owners do not realize how messy books can lower offers.
A buyer sees sloppy numbers and immediately pulls back.
A quality of earnings organizes and strengthens the story.
I have worked with sellers that would have never been able to sell their company with out a QoE.
This includes carveouts, Companies with several accounting systems, Companies that record revenue on a cash basis but need to show it on an accrual basis.
A good QoE can increase the sale price.
Reach out to me if you have any financial questions about a business you are selling.
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from HEC School of Management, Paris in Paris, France